You asked
I would be grateful to receive information on the following;
Since changes to the benefits system in April 2013, what is the total number of claims for Hardship Payments made in each month from April?
This information is requested under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
We said
Thank you for your request regarding the number of claims for hardship payments However, following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the Office for National Statistics. The information you have requested may be available from the Department for Work and Pensions.