§ Mr. Robert McCartneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what amount of housing benefit was paid to or for private landlords in the last year for which figures are available. [40901]
§ Mr. Roger EvansThe information available is set out in the table and relates to Great Britain only. My right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is reponsible for the payment of social security benefits in Northern Ireland.
Rent Allowance Expenditure Year Expenditure (£ million) 1993–94 4,173 Source:
Table 3, Social Security Departmental Report 1995.