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 – 19 February 1986

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Single Payments on 19th February 1986.


Mr. Meadowcroft Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish in the Official Report comparable statistics on the total amount paid out in single payments to claimants in different areas, based on the smallest convenient geographical areas, and on the most recent convenient dates.

Mr. Major [pursuant to his reply, 10 February 1986, c. 364–5]: The table giving the information requested by the hon. Member has now been placed in the Library.