HC Deb 14 November 1972 vol 846 cc71-2W
Mr. Michael Cocks

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to ensure that local medical officers of health have the same powers in regard to commercial undertakings as they have in dealing with the citizen in his home.

have reached elderly people most in need. But when this booklet is next revised we will consider changing its format to meet the hon. Member's suggestion. Advice on rights under the supplementary benefits scheme is currently contained in both the Supplementary Benefits Handbook now being revised and separate leaflets on specific aspects of the scheme.