§ Mr. ÖpikTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what estimate she has made of the value of unclaimed benefit since 1 May 1997; and if she will make a statement. [36104]
§ Mr. FieldThe information is not available in the format requested. Such information as is available is set out in the table.
Estimated amounts of income related benefits unclaimed in 1995–96 £ million Benefit Estimated amount unclaimed Housing Benefit 410–760 Council Tax Benefit 370–620 Income Support 1,210–1,870 Family Credit 300 Note:
Figures are only available for the main Income Related Benefits, and for 1995–96 at the latest.
Source:
Income Related Benefits Estimates of Take-Up in 1995–96.