§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when Tamara Norashkaryan, a visitor to the United Kingdom applied to his Department for assistance; what assistance she was given; from what date such financial assistance was provided; if Ms Norashkaryan submitted a standard acknowledgement letter with her application or after submitting any application; what was the total amount of financial assistance given by his Department to Ms Norashkaryan; what advice was given to her to apply to any local authority or other public agency for assistance; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BurtThe administration of income support 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.
Letter from Michael Bichard to Mr. Max Madden, dated 17 June 1994: 20W
The Secretary of State for Social Security has asked me to reply to your recent Parliamentary Question asking specific details about Ms Tamara Norashkaryan and her application to the Department for financial assistance.As you are already aware Ms Norashkaryan is currently visiting the United Kingdom. I can confirm that she has made a claim for financial assistance by way of income support and that a decision has been made on her claim. However due to the confidential nature of this case I have written to you separately and in greater detail about this matter.I hope you find this reply helpful.