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 – 16 January 1986

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Single Payments on 16th January 1986.


Mr. Frank Field Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish the number and average amount of single payments made in the latest period for which figures are available to families with children, distinguishing between couples and single parents, in total and by type of single payment.

Mr. Major I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.