Written question asked by Peter Fry (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 January 1997. It was answered by Roger Evans (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 January 1997 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security;Social Security Benefits Agency

Question: How many cold weather payments have been made during the recent cold spell to recipients in Northamptonshire. - Text of letter from Peter Mathison of Social Security Benefits Agency. Includes figures.

Answer: Sir Peter Fry: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many cold weather payments have been made during the recent cold spell to recipients in Northamptonshire. [11786] Mr. Roger Evans: The administration of the social fund is a matter for Peter Mathison, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member. Letter from Peter Mathison to Sir Peter Fry, dated 20 January 1997: The Secretary of State for Social Security has asked me to reply to your recent Parliamentary Question requesting information on how many Cold Weather Payments have been made during the recent cold spell to recipients in Northamptonshire. The information is not available in the format requested. Statistics are kept for Benefits Agency (BA) Districts and not by regions. The Northamptonshire District consists of the BA offices at Northampton, Corby and Wellingborough. During the recent cold spell 51,611 automatic payments were issued to those customers covered by the Northamptonshire District. I hope you find this reply helpful.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 11786; 288 c572W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Cold weather payments Recipients Social security benefits Northamptonshire
Contains statistics: Yes