§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much money was paid by his Department in the last year for which figures are available in respect of washing machines to social security claimants.
§ Mr. DeakinsI understand that there are a few cases where the Supplementary Benefits Commission pays for secondhand or reconditioned washing machines because there are no satisfactory alternative ways of meeting a claimants's laundry needs. Separate details of the cost of these few cases are not recorded.