§ 63. Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what new instructions have been issued concerning the administration of the four-week rule; and whether he will place a copy of them in the Library.
§ Sir K. JosephSome consolidated instructions which amplify existing guidance have recently been issued as part of the normal process for keeping local office guidance in a form which is convenient for the staff. Such departmental instructions are for internal use, and the answer to the second part of the Question is, therefore, "No".