HC Deb 13 April 1972 vol 834 c223W
49. Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services in what regions the four-week rule under the limited awards system is now operating; at what date the rule was reactivated in each of these regions; and how many persons have been subject to limited awards of supplementary benefit after, respectively, four weeks and three months in each of these regions.

Mr. Dean

So far, in seven areas of London West Region from 10th April. No returns of the numbers affected are yet available.