§ Mr. CallaghanTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many young people are currently claiming hardship allowance in the Greater Manchester area. [11036]
§ Mr. Roger EvansThe administration of income support is a matter for Peter Mathison, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member.
Letter from Peter Mathison to Mr. Jim Callaghan, dated 25 January 1996:
The Secretary of State for Social Security has asked me to reply to your recent Parliamentary Question asking how many young people are currently claiming hardship allowance in the Greater Manchester Area.The District offices that cover the Greater Manchester Area are Oldham, Manchester Central, Manchester South, Manchester Trinity, North Cheshire, Sale/East Cheshire, Salford, Stockport, and Tameside.The total number of young people who claimed hardship allowance in these offices in November 1995 was 482. This figure is provisional and may be subject to change. This is the latest figure available.I hope you find this reply helpful.