§ Mr. SalmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) on what dates and in which parts of Banff and Buchan the cold weather payments section was triggered during the winter of 1991–92; and how many households received payment on each occasion;
342W(2) on what dates cold weather payments were made in Banff and Buchan; and what was the period taken for payments to be made once the system had been triggered.
§ Mr. ScottInformation is not collected in the form requested. Such information as is available is in the Library.
§ Mr. SalmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many households in Banff and Buchan have qualified, or do qualify, for payments under the cold weather payments scheme since its inception in 1991.
§ 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 with such information as is available and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.