§ Mr. Frank Cookasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he plans to amend the provisions of the Supplementary Benefit (Resources) Regulations as regards the position of foster parents in receipt of supplementary benefit who wish to seek custodianship orders; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonWe are considering the treatment of custodianship payments across the range of means-tested benefits and will put forward any proposals for consultation in due course.