§ 88. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of National Insurance whether he is aware that, following a grant for a blanket from the National Assistance Board, an applicant in Newport, reference C.P. No. 08/13/190, was informed in writing, on Form B/O 40A, that he would in future be expected to provide for his needs out of his allowance; and whether such instructions were issued with his authority.
§ Mr. PeakeResponsibility for the day to day administration of assistance rests with the National Assistance Board. But the Board inform me that, as their weekly allowances are intended to cover all ordinary requirements, it is their practice to remind an applicant of the position in appropriate cases when making exceptional needs grants.