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Written question asked by Andrew Smith (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 November 1988. It was answered by Peter Lloyd (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 November 1988 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Untitled Written question

Question
What is no of new claims for income support nationally over the latest quarter for which figures are available & the take-up of supplementary benefit for the corresponding quarter in 1987 for each of the following groups pensioners, single parents & those incapable of work through illness & disability. - Includes tables.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
139 c751-2W;139 c747-8W
Session
1987-88
Subjects
Disability Applications Income support Pensioners Older people Lone parents Social security benefits Take-up Supplementary benefits
Contains statistics
Yes