§ Mr. Peter GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services when he will introduce the regulations needed for the operation of the social fund in April.
§ Mr. PortilloI have laid the following before Parliament today:
- (i) The Social Fund (Application for Review) Regulations 1988;
- (ii) The Social Fund (Recovery by Deductions from Benefits) Regulations 1988;
- (iii) The Social Fund Maternity and Funeral Expenses (General) Amendment Regulations 1988.