§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will introduce through his Department a welfare food department whereby those on welfare benefits will be able to purchase basic foods at cost price.
§ Mr. DeanI assume the hon. Member has in mind people who are receiving supplementary benefit. The aim of this scheme is to enable those in need to buy food and other necessities on equal terms with the rest of the community. The scale rates therefore cover normal requirements for food at market prices.