HC Deb 25 November 1996 vol 286 c91W
Ms Mowlam

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what proportion of the population in Northern Ireland was dependent on means-tested benefits in 1979. [4647]

Mr. Moss

This information is not available in the form requested.

Ms Mowlam

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what proportion of the population in Northern Ireland is dependent on means-tested benefits. [4627]

Mr. Moss

I refer the hon. Member to the reply that I gave her on 19 November 1996,Official Report, columns, 509-510.