§ Mr. WillettsTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to his answer to the right hon. Member for Birkenhead (Mr. Field), of 27 June 2002,Official Report, column 1066W, if he will break down the total sum for spending on means-tested benefits for pensioners into figures for each of the main means-tested benefits. [69947]
§ Mr. McCartneyThe information is not available in the format requested. The cost of the main income related benefits to people aged 60 and over for 2002–03 are shown in the table:
£million Income related benefits Minimum income guarantee 4,275 Housing benefit 4,620 Council tax benefit 1,520 Total 10,415 Source:
Departmental Report 2002