§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what were the total numbers of maternity payments made from the social fund in Wales in 1989–90 and 1990–91; and what was the total value of the payments made in each year.
§ Mr. ScottThe administration of the social fund is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He wrote to the hon. Member and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.