§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services why regulation 22(5) of the Supplementary Benefit (Requirements) Regulations 1980 stipulates that no reduction shall be made under that regulation in respect of a non-dependant's housing contribution if the claimant is receiving an additional payment for domestic assistance but not when the necessary assistance is provided by a local authority; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerI recognise that there are errors in this regulation and it will be amended at the earliest convenient opportunity.