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Written question asked by Gordon Brown (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 29 July 1988. It was answered by Nicholas Scott (Conservative) on Friday, 29 July 1988 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Untitled Written question

Question
To publish a table using low-income families statistics 1985 showing how many people fell below supplementary benefit level, were on supplementary benefit or up to 40% above supplementary benefit level, were on supplementary benefit level, analysed according to both economic & family status together. - (Holding answer 22 June 1988). Note in Library (Dep 3955).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
Not in daily part;138 c799-800W
Session
1987-88
Subjects
Families Low incomes Poverty Recipients Social security benefits Supplementary benefits
Contains statistics
Yes