Benefits (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many (a) men and (b) women in Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk constituencywere in receipt of (i) disability living allowance and(ii) income support at (A) 30 December 2005,(B) 30 March 2006, (C) 30 June 2006 and (D)30 September 2006. (101388)

Information is not available for the dates requested. The available information after December 2005 is in the tables.

*Disability living allowance claimants, cases in payment February to May 2006 in Berwickshire Roxborough and Selkirk*
Quarter	Total	Female	Male
May 2006	4,260	2,090	2,170
February 2006	4,250	2,090	2,160

*Income support claimants, February to May 2006 in Berwickshire Roxborough and Selkirk*
Quarter	Total	Female	Male
May 2006	2,390	1,370	1,020
February 2006	2,410	1,380	1,030
Notes: 1. Figures have been rounded to the nearest 10, breakdowns may not sum to totals. 2. Disability allowance shows cases in payment. Source: DWP Information Directorate: Work and Pensions Longitudinal Study.

Volume 454: debated on Monday 4 December 2006