§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has to review the £8,000 eligibility threshold for income support. [271376]
§ Mr. MossPeople with capital in excess of £8,000 are not entitled to income support. The Government keep this capital limit under review, but there are no current plans for change.
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Adult Courses of Treatment n/a 640,088 706,319 713,018 729,749 Total Gross Expenditure £35,026,000 £44,059,000 £47,637,000 £43,905,000 £46,318,000 Total Net Expenditure £26,295,000 £34,132,000 £36,601,000 £33,526,00 £35,087,000 Patients Contributions £8,731,00 £9,927,000 £11,036,000 £10,379,000 £11,231,000