§ Mr. Donald Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress there has been on the provision of Gaelic language versions of the leaflets SB 1 and "Which Benefit" since his answer to the right hon. Member for Western Isles on 20 December 1983, Official Report, column 213.
§ Mr. NewtonLeaflet SB 1, "Claim to Supplementary Benefit" has now been published in the Gaelic language and is available in Gaelic-speaking areas. A copy has been sent to the right hon. Member.
The production of this leaflet will enable the Department to form a preliminary view on the usefulness of such leaflets in Gaelic.