HC Deb 21 November 2002 vol 394 c279W
Mr. Frank Field

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how much was spent on(a) contributory and (b) non-contributory benefits in the last 12 months. [82062]

Malcolm Wicks

Data on total expenditure on contributory and non-contributory benefits is included in the Department for Work and Pensions consolidated resource account.

Data on contributory and non-contributory benefits for 2000–01 was included in the Department of Social Security consolidated resource account published on 31 January 2002 (HC 491). The 2001–02 resource account is scheduled to be published on 31 January 2003.