§ Dr. Jack CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many claims had been made by people living in Copeland for the winter fuel allowance by 31 January; and how many people in Copeland are eligible to receive winter fuel allowance. [149175]
§ Mr. RookerInformation regarding how many claims were made by 31 January is not available in constituency format and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
126WHowever, latest information shows that over 14,000 Winter Fuel Payments have been issued in the Copeland constituency for winter 2000–01.
§ Mr. CotterTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what percentage of this season's Winter Fuel Payments were not issued by(a) Christmas 2000 and (b) February 2001. [149667]
§ Mr. RookerAll automatic payments where entitlement was established were made before Christmas. Payments made in respect of successful claims determined by 9 November were also made before Christmas.