§ Mr. Kelleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will advise the Supplementary Benefits Commission that people requiring outsize clothing, who qualify for supplementary grants, should be given an extra allowance on the grounds of special need.
§ Mr. Alec JonesThis is entirely a matter for the commission but I understand that in considering the award of a special payment for clothing needs account is taken of any exceptional requirements, such as that the beneficiary requires outsize clothing.