§ Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what assistance his Department gives to persons on social security who are fined by the courts towards meeting the fines.
§ Dr. BoysonNone. Regulation 6(2)(j) of the Supplementary Benefit (Single Payments) Regulations provides that no payment can be made to meet any expenses, such as fines, that arise out of an appearance in court.