§ Mrs. FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans she has for the future of the severe hardship claims unit; and if she will provide further funding when its budget ends in March 1998. [24011]
§ Mr. Keith BradleyMinisters at the Department for Education and Employment and the Department of Social Security are currently considering the future location of the Severe Hardship Unit.
The funding for the Severe Hardship Claims Unit for 1998–99 has been agreed.