§ Dr. MurrisonTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what the value of benefits paid through the post offices was in each year since 1995. [25359]
§ Malcolm WicksThe value of benefits paid in real terms through the Post Office in each financial year since 1995 is shown in the following table:
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£ billion Value 1995–96 64 1996–97 63 1997–98 60
£ billion Value 1998–99 58 1999–2000 57 2000–01 54 The figures provided are in respect of customers paid by order book and girocheque.