HC Deb 09 May 1995 vol 259 cc392-3W
Ms Armstrong

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how much money his Department expects to save as the result of the new regulations relating to assistance for mortgage interest payments; and what they estimate is the average saving per claimant. [23026]

Mr. Roger Evans

The Social Security Advisory Committee has consulted widely on the proposals for changes to assistance with mortgage interest payments, and I expect to receive its report shortly. The financial effects will depend on the final details of the scheme, which will not be decided until I have studied its report.

Ms Armstrong

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people received assistance with mortgage interest payments in each year since 1990; and what is the current average level of assistance, by standard economic region. [23028]

Mr. Roger Evans

I will write to the hon. Member shortly.