§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Social Services to what extent his Department is obliged to assist a man either by grant or loan with the purchase of tools if he is satisfied that the man's getting a job depends on his having the tools, for which he cannot pay out of his own resources.
§ Mr. Deakins:The Supplementary Benefits Commission under its discretion-
Single person Married couple £ £ Pension rates payable in February 1974 7.75 12..50 Present equivalent of the February 1974 pension rates, taking account of the movement in the general index of retail prices between February 1974 and May 1977, the latest date for which a figure is available. 13.85 22.33 Present pension rates 15.30 24.50