Supplementary Benefit (Eligibility Criteria)

HC Deb 11 July 1978 vol 953 cc459-60W

17. Mr. Freud

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he is satisfied with the criteria of eligibility for supplementary benefit.

Mr. Orme

The Government have no plans for changing the criteria for eligibility for supplementary benefit but are always willing to consider suggestions for simplifying and improving the administration of the scheme.