HC Deb 20 July 2004 vol 424 cc156-7W
Mr. Tynan

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (1) what the total value of benefits paid to polygamous spouses was in each of the last five years; [185671]

(2) how many polygamous spouses are in receipt of benefits from his Department. [185672]

Mr. Pond

The information is not recorded centrally and could be obtained only at disproportionate costs.