§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what errors were made in the calculation of social fund allocations to district offices for 1992–93; when they were discovered; what changes were made in consequence and when; how many districts have had their allocations reduced or increased; and if he will supply details of the changes to hon. Members whose constituencies are affected.
§ Mr. ScottAn error in the data on which social fund discretionary budget allocations were based was identified on 17 March 1992; figures on income support caseload for a small number of districts had been attributed to the wrong districts. A full list of the revised allocations made to all districts was placed in the Library on 21 May 1992.
§ Mr. WareingTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what has been his Department's response to the Social Security Advisory Committee's report "The Social Fund—A New Structure".
§ Mr. ScottI refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Leeds, West (Mr. Battle) on 11 May at column47.