asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish a list of all the different means-tested benefits available to those in need.

I will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his latest estimate of the number of people dependent on means-tested benefits, distinguishing between supplementary benefits, family income supplement, &c.; how many of these were families with dependent children; and what are the comparable figures for each year since 1970.

I will publish the information in the Official Report as soon as it can be assembled.