§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) in what circumstances his Department pays for television licences for persons on social security; on how many occasions this has been done in the last 12 months for which figures are available; and what was the cost;
(2) in what circumstances his Department pays for hire-purchase debts in respect of television sets; on how many occasions this has occurred in the last 12 months for which figures are available; and what has been the cost to public funds.
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§ Mr. OrmeArrangements are being made for exploratory talks on the possibility of a bilateral agreement.