§ Mr. BradleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how much compensation was paid to benefit recipients by the Benefits Agency in the last 12 months for which figures are available; and if he will break this figure down by benefit.
§ Miss WiddecombeThe latest year for which definitive figures are available is 1991–92.
A breakdown of the figures is only available for five benefits. The figures for these benefits are as follows:
Benefit Amount paid (£'s) Maternity allowance 294 Retirement pension 177,367 Widows benefit/pension 31,242 Invalidity benefit 80,639 Income support 459,849 Total 749,391 Figures for the remaining benefits are not kept separately.