§ Mr. O'HaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people have received the £6 cold weather payment during the month of January; how this figure differs from departmental estimates of take-up for the same period; and how many such payments, during this same period, were made in Merseyside.
§ 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.