§ Mr. Gregory CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people have applied for the tax credits benefit in Northern Ireland; and what the average waiting time between application and receipt of benefit has been. [115699]
§ John HealeyI have been asked to reply.
I refer the hon. Member to the reply my right hon. Friend the Paymaster General gave to the hon. Member for Twickenham (Mr. Cable) on 20 May 2003, Official Report, column 671W.