HC Deb 10 February 1977 vol 925 c838W
Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services under what circumstances his Department gives free travel warrants or cash to cover the cost of travel to citizens of the Republic of Ireland wishing to return there.

Mr. Orme

Applications for help from citizens of the Republic of Ireland wishing to return home are dealt with locally on their merits. The claimant must normally have strong reasons for wanting to return home immediately and have no prospects of being able to afford to do so.