Written question asked by Robert N Wareing (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 October 1987. It was answered by Michael Portillo (Conservative) on Monday, 26 October 1987 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Security.

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Untitled Written question

Question

How many people in the UK are currently in receipt of housing benefit; what plans are there to ensure that all entitled to such benefit will receive it & what assistance will be given to the take-up campaigns organised by voluntary organisations & local authorities.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

121 c180W;121 c176W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Applications Housing benefit Publicity Recipients Social security benefits Take-up

Contains statistics

Yes