HC Deb 02 December 1976 vol 921 cc259-60W
Mr. Cyril Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services under what circumstances local social security offices are permitted to issue first-class travel warrants to persons in need of urgent assistance to return home.

Mr. Deakins

None. Warrants are issued, if necessary, for travel by the cheapest available means. I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Tynemouth (Mr. Trotter) on 29th November.—[Vol. 921, c. 63.]

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