Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Severe Weather Payments – 12 May 1987

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Severe Weather Payments on 12th May 1987.

Mr. Bruce Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list by his Department’s offices how many people applied for the extra £5 payment for exceptionally cold weather allowance made available for the weeks beginning 12 and 19 January; how many applications have been processed; and how many payments have been made.

Mr. Major I shall let the hon. Member have the information that is available as soon as possible.