§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how much was spent by his Department in Wales in each of the last five years on(a) the elderly, (b) people with long-term illnesses or disabilities,(c) families, (d) unemployed people, (e) children and (f) other categories of people, indicating the percentage of the budget spent on each group. [141172]
§ Mr. BayleyI will write to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how much was spent on disability living allowance by his Department in Wales in each of the last five years. [141173]
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§ Mr. BayleyThe administration of Disability Living Allowance is the responsibility of Alexis Cleveland, Chief Executive of the Benefits Agency. She will write to my hon. Friend.
Letter from Charlie MacKinnon to Mr. Win Griffiths, dated 29 November 2000:
The Secretary of State for Social Security has asked Alexis Cleveland to respond to your recent Parliamentary Question asking how much was spent on disability living allowance by his Department in Wales in each of the last five years. Due to annual leave I am replying on her behalf.
The relevant information is as follows:
Year £ million 1995–96 313 1996–97 375 1997–98 421 1998–99 451 1999–2000 474 I hope this information is helpful.
§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how much of the Sure Start budget has been spent in Wales; and if he will make a statement. [141029]
§ Angela EagleWe will write to the right hon. Member.
§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many homes in Wales are defined as fuel poor households. [141030]
§ Mr. RookerWe will write to the right hon. Member.