§ Mr. MacArthurasked the Minister of Social Security how many applications for help to ease financial hardship following January's hurricane have been received to date by her Department's offices in Scotland; how many have been rejected; and what total aid has been provided.
§ Mr. Pentland900 special payments of supplementary benefit were made during the six weeks up to 24th February at a total cost of £12,821. In addition, a small number of weekly allowances were made to people temporarily put out of work as a result of the hurricane. Separate records of storm damage claims rejected are not available but the numbers are thought to be very small. The Department's officers are visiting all families who have had to be moved with a view to making payments to those found to be in need of help on rehousing.