§ Dr. IddonTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what steps he is taking to encourage the use of social fund grants to provide energy efficient electrical appliances. [120750]
§ Mr. PondWe believe that people should, as far as possible, be responsible for managing their own money. People who are awarded a social fund payment are, like other consumers, free to choose the goods they purchase. This includes deciding whether to purchase energy efficient electrical appliances.