§ David WrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many pensioners in Telford are in receipt of the minimum income guarantee. [41427]
§ Malcolm WicksAs at November 2001, there were 2,300 minimum income guarantee claimants in the parliamentary constituency of Telford.
Source:Income Support Quarterly Statistical Enquiry November 2001
§ Helen SouthworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what his estimate is of the number of pensioners eligible to receive the minimum income guarantee; how many pensioners are in receipt of the minimum income guarantee; and what is the average amount received in Warrington, South. [42671]
§ Malcolm WicksEstimates of the number of people eligible for the minimum income guarantee are not available below national level. As at November 2001 there were 2,800 minimum income guarantee claimants in parliamentary constituency of Warrington, South, receiving an average weekly amount of £51.65.
§ Mr. ChopeTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many pensioners he estimates are claiming the minimum income guarantee in each parliamentary constituency in Dorset. [41766]
§ Maria Eagle[holding answer 8 March 2002]: The information is provided in the table.
Constituency November 2001 Christchurch 2,300 Mid-Dorset and North Poole 1,400 North Dorset 1,600 Poole 2,600 South Dorset 2,300 West Dorset 2,300 Source:
Income Support Statistics Quanarly Enquiries November 2001