§ 23. Mr. Peter Bottomleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proposals she has to assist 860, 000 persons below supplemenetary benefit level but not in receipt of it.
§ Mrs. CastleThe figure quoted does not necessarily represent the number with an unclaimed entitlement to supplementary benefit. We nevertheless share the hon. Member's concern and are studying the problems of identifying those who may be entitled to claim.