§ 17. Mr. Sean Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has discussed the Social Fund proposals with the local authority associations.
§ Mr. NewtonI refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Peckham (Ms. Harman) earlier today.
§ 70. Mr. Michieasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many representations he has received in support of his proposals for a social fund.
§ Mr. NewtonI refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Oldham, West (Mr. Meacher) on 13 November at columns209–10.