§ 64. Mr. H. Hyndasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance whether he is aware that people who apply to the National Assistance Office, Accrington, for essential clothing, are sent to a store of cast-off clothing operated by the local Women's Voluntary Service; and whether he has given his authority to this practice.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterThe National Assistance Board informs me that in cases where it is not considered that the applicant's needs are such as to permit of a grant for clothing under the Board's powers to meet exceptional needs, its officers, with a view to being helpful, and with the applicant's consent, sometimes 5W put him in touch with this admirable voluntary organisation. No authority of mine is required for this sensible practice.