§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether, in view of the time which has elapsed since Frederick Sewell's conviction for murder. he will request the Supplementary Benefits Commission to expedite its report into Sewell's means, so as to enable the contribution he should make towards his legal costs to be determined.
§ Mr. DeanThe Supplementary Benefits Commission tells me that the report has been delayed because of the complex nature of the necessary inquiries. It is doing all it can to expedite it.