§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when the interdepartmental working party looking into the payment of supplementary benefits to students was set up; how many meetings it has held; how many organisations have submitted evidence to it; when she expects to receive its report; and when the report will be published.
§ Mr. O'MalleyInterdepartmental discussions began in July and are expected to be completed by the end of the year. Formal evidence is not being invited. This is an internal Government inquiry.