HC Deb 10 March 1993 vol 220 c618W
Mr. Gerrard

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many 16 and 17-year-olds in Walthamstow are in receipt of benefits; and what percentage this is of the age group.

Mr. Burt

I understand from Mr. Michael Bichard, chief executive of the Benefits Agency, that the information is not readily available and could be obtained only at a disproportionate cost.