§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to his answer of 5 July 2001,Official Report, column 270W, concerning hospital downrating, if he will estimate the annual cost of abolishing the reduction of state pensions, other contributory benefits and income-related benefits for the first 12 weeks for (a) claimants and (b) pensioners. [3747]
§ Mr. McCartneyThe information requested is not available.