HL Deb 05 November 1999 vol 606 c107WA
Earl Russell

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What are the average levels of debt among those on means-tested social security benefits. [HL 4522]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Social Security (Baroness Hollis of Heigham)

The Department does not collect information on the level of debt among people in receipt of Social Security benefits.