§ Mrs. Lena Jegerasked the Minister of Social Security how many exceptional need grants were made by the National Assistance Board and the Supplementary Benefits Commission in the first three months of 1966 and 1967, respectively; and what was the average value of such grants in each period.
§ Mr. PentlandIn the 15 weeks ending 29th March, 1966, the National Assistance Board made 121,775 exceptional needs grants, of an average value of £4 7s. 2d. During the 12 weeks ending 28th March, 1967, the Supplementary Benefits Commission made 84,257 such grants, of an average value of £5 2s. 9d.