§ Mr. Mike Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what criteria her Department applies to applications for exceptional needs payments for draught proofing.
190Wand Naradex K, respectively, have increased since 1st January 1970; and what has been the total percentage increase in price of each of these drugs listed since that date.
§ Mr. MeacherExceptional needs payments for draught proofing are made by the Supplementary Benefits Commission where it appears that the welfare of an individual may be improved by such measures, provided that he qualifies for supplementary benefit, does not have readily available capital in excess of £200, and can either do the work himself or can arrange to have it done by a relative, friend, neighbour or voluntary organisation.