HC Deb 16 January 2002 vol 378 cc375-6W
Dr. Murrison

To 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 Wicks

The value of benefits paid in real terms through the Post Office in each financial year since 1995 is shown in the following table:

£ 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.