HC Deb 05 August 1971 vol 822 cc413-4W
Mr. Bob Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, in view of the fact that the cost of 32½p bears heavily on those most in need of the information contained in the booklet, "Supplementary Benefits Handbook", he will issue the booklet free on request at post offices and council offices.

Mr. Dean

No. A person who wishes to refer to the handbook may do so in any of the Department's local offices. This is a comprehensive handbook for those who give advice to claimants and beneficiaries over the whole field of supplementary benefits. Its price covers only production costs. Millions of free leaflets are available for claimants of individual benefits.