§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) how many(a) men and (b) women living in the Richmond Park constituency are entitled to winter fuel allowance; [148086]
(2) how many claims had been made by people living in the Richmond Park constituency for the winter fuel allowance by 26 January. [148084]
§ Mr. RookerThe administration of Winter Fuel Payments is a matter for Alexis Cleveland, the Chief Executive of the Benefits Agency. She will write to the hon. Member.
Letter from Alexis Cleveland to Dr. Jenny Tonge, dated 1 February 2001:
The Secretary Of State for Social Security has asked me to reply to your recent parliamentary questions asking how many claims had been made by people living in the Richmond Park constituency for the Winter Fuel allowance by 26 January and how many (a) men and (b) women living in the Richmond Park constituency are entitled to Winter Fuel Allowance.Information regarding how many claims were made by 26 January is not available in constituency format and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.319WApproximately 17,400 people may have been entitled to a Winter Fuel Payment for Winter 2000 in the Richmond Park constituency. This information is not available for men and women separately.I hope the information provided is helpful.