HC Deb 06 July 1971 vol 820 c322W
42. Mr. Lipton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what conditions have to be satisfied before he authorises repatriation grants to Commonwealth citizens; and what changes are contemplated in these conditions.

Mr. Dean

Broadly, the Supplementary Benefits Commission are prepared to advance the costs of repatriation to any person receiving supplementary benefit, regardless of his country of origin, if he wishes to return to his home country and his doing so would lead to a saving of public funds. No change in these arrangements is contemplated.

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