HC Deb 15 November 1971 vol 826 cc69-70W
Mr. Kinnock

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what arrangements exist for giving financial assistance to those who have difficulty in meeting transport costs incurred in the course of visiting relatives in hospital.

Mr. Alison

If a person is within the scope of the Supplementary Benefits Scheme, such costs are taken into account by the Commission in calculating the amount of his benefit.