Here are key statistics for the Financial Assistance Scheme as at the end of December 2011.

Total number of schemes that have qualified this month for FAS	0
Total number of schemes that have qualified for FAS (Cumulative)	1,029
Total number of schemes that have not qualified for FAS *	119
Number of schemes in progress (where all information held)	0
Number of schemes awaiting further information	15
Total number of payments made by FAS	21,085

*  These schemes have gone through the entire qualification process, but have not qualified for FAS payments