§ Mr. GapesTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what representations he has received on the effects on elderly people receiving income support of the recent letter circulated by the Benefits Agency saying that they will lose their support grant if they fail to give their consent to the agency's requirements; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ScottThe administration of incomes support is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the800W Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.