§ Dr. KumarTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what was(a) the budget loan awarded and (b) the crisis loan awarded under the social fund for the year 1990–91 and the first six months of 1991–92.
§ Mr. ScottInformation on budget and crisis loan awards for 1990–91 and the first six months of 1991–92 is in the Library.
§ Dr. KumarTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) how many claimants applied for grants or loans under the social fund during the financial year 1990–91 and the first six months of 1991–92 in each of the benefit offices in North Tees and South Tees area;
(2) how many claimants were refused grants or loans under the social fund during the financial year 1990–91 and the first six months of 1991–92 in each of the benefit offices in North Tees and South Tees; and for what reason;
(3) under the social fund, what was the average size of the grant awarded for the year 1990–91 and the first six months of 1991–92 in each of the benefit offices in North Tees and South Tees area.
§ Mr. ScottThe administration of the social fund is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.