§ Mr. MilburnTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, pursuant to his answer of 6 July,Official Report, column 359, what information on severe hardship claims and awards is available other than national figures. [33937]
§ Mr. Roger EvansInformation is available from 1988 by Department of Social Security region, monthly on a national basis, broken down into successful and unsuccessful applications. A monthly breakdown by Benefits Agency territory is available from 1992. Since April 1993 information has been collected monthly by district offices in the categories new, repeat or continuous application; and whether successful or unsuccessful.