The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1983-1987 Parliament

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Single Payments – 23 January 1986

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Single Payments on 23rd January 1986.


Mr. Gordon Brown Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many single payments are made for sums of less than £30.

Mr. Major The information is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.