HC Deb 22 June 1992 vol 210 c90W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many social fund grants and loans have been made in each district in Wales in each year from 1988–89 to 1991–92.

Mr. Scott

Information about social fund awards is in the Library.

Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what was the gross and net social fund budget for grants and loans respectively for each district in Wales, in total and per head of income support caseload, for each of the years 1990–91 and 1991–92, and the corresponding gross and estimated net total and per capita budget figures for 1992–93 based on the caseload at the latest date for which information is available.

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 Public Information Office.