HC Deb 08 July 1992 vol 211 cc219-20W
34. Ms. Lynne

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many households in Rochdale qualify for payments under the cold weather payments scheme.

Mr. Scott

The 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 with such information as is available and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.

Mr. Watson

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many households in Glasgow, Central qualify for payments under the cold weather payments scheme.

Mr. Scott

The 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 with such information as is available and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.

Mr. Watson

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) on what dates the cold weather payments system was triggered in Glasgow, Central during the winter of 1991–92; and how many households received payment on each occasion;

(2) on what dates cold weather payments were made in Glasgow, Central in response to a forecast of a qualifying period; and how long it took for these payments to be made.

Mr. Scott

Such information as is available is in the Library.