HC Deb 22 February 1972 vol 831 c255W
69. Mr. John Hannam

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will grant a special allowance for kidney patients to cover the costs of extra electricity, food and clothing used as a result of their illness.

Mr. Dean

Help with extra expenses of heating, diet and, where this arises, clothing is already available to those within the scope of the supplementary benefits scheme. If my hon. Friend has any particular case of difficulty in mind and will let me know I shall of course be glad to look into it.