§ Mr. McLeishTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many young people received severe hardship benefit in each of the standard regions, including Scotland and in total, in each month since January 1991.
§ Mr. BattleTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what percentage of income support recipients are now having deductions made from benefit as a result of paying back social fund loans(a) nationally, (b) regionally and (c) for each local benefits agency district.
§ Mr. BurtThe administration of income support is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Members with such information as is available and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.