Supplementary Benefits Commission (Voluntary Agencies)

HC Deb 26 June 1967 vol 749 c2W

18. Mr. Ashley

asked the Minister of Social Security under what circumstances officers of the Supplementary Benefits Commission are authorised to refer persons in need of clothing to voluntary agencies instead of making an appropriate cash grant.

Mr. Pentland

People are only referred to voluntary agencies in connection with the provision of clothing if a cash grant by the Ministry is not considered to be justified.