HC Deb 01 November 1995 vol 265 c336W
Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many young people are currently claiming hardship allowance. [40425]

Mr. Roger Evans

For the quarter ending August 1995, 12,417 16 to 17-year-olds were receiving hardship allowances. This figure is provisional and is subject to amendment.