§ Mr. A. Edwardsasked the Minister of Health whether he will consider giving definite guidance to all concerned as to the amount referred to in Circular 1877 as a suitable adjustment of public assistance committee and Unemployment Assistance Board allowances?
§ Miss HorsbrughPublic assistance authorities are well aware of the principles governing the adjustment of assistance so as to accord with changes in the applicant's family circumstances, and as at present advised, I do not see the need for special guidance in the matter to which the hon. Member refers.
As regards unemployment assistance I would refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour.