§ Annabelle EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what the total amount of spending by his Department was in each nation and region of the UK, in the last year for which figures are available; what proportion of his Department's total spending this constitutes; and if he will make a statement. [6851]
§ Mr. Nick BrownThe information is in the tables:
Benefit expenditure for 1999–2000 by country Benefit expenditure (£ million) Proportion of GB total (Percentage) Great Britain 98,241 — England 83,081 85 Scotland 8,689 9 Wales 6,470 7 844W
Benefit expenditure for 1999–2000 by English Government office region Benefit expenditure (£ million) Proportion of GB total (Percentage) North East 5,145 5 North West 12,973 13 Yorkshire and Humberside 8,809 9 East Midlands 6,805 7 West Midlands 9,165 9
Benefit expenditure for 1999–2000 by Government office region Benefit expenditure (£ million) Proportion of GB total (Percentage) South West 8,445 9 Eastern 8,314 8 London 11,509 12 South East 11,916 12 Notes:
1. Figures are consistent with Departmental Report 2001, but do not include some overseas expenditure and War Pensions Northern Ireland.
2. Figures may not sum due to rounding.