§ Mr. John TownendTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) what were the total amounts paid to recipients of housing benefit in(a) Humberside, (b) Hull, 616W (c) North Yorkshire, (d) Leeds, (e) Bradford and (f) Sheffield in (i) 1991–92 and (ii) 1993–94; and if he will estimate the amounts likely to be paid out in the current year; [2146]
(2) what were the total amounts paid to recipients of housing benefit in Bridlington in (a) 1991–92 and (b) 1993–94; and if he will estimate the amounts likely to be paid out in the current year. [2147]
§ Mr. Roger EvansInformation is not available in the format requested. Expenditure figures for Bridlington are included in those given for East Yorkshire district council which administers housing benefit in the Bridlington area.
Housing benefit expenditure £ million Counties 1991–92 1993–94 Humberside 85.9 116.1 North Yorkshire 44.4 66.3
Districts 1991–92 1993–1994 Bradford 51.1 68.9 East Yorkshire 7.3 10.8 Kingston upon Hull 42.8 55.3 Leeds 83.7 109.8 Sheffield 63.7 84.6 Expenditure shown for Humberside includes the amounts shown for East Yorkshire and Kingston upon Hull.
Estimates for expenditure during 1995–1996 are not available.