§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what consideration he has given to the proposal by Age Concern Wales that retirement pensioners in Wales should be eligible for a single payment towards the cost of converting their radios to receive vhf in view of the recent wavelengths changes in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. OrmeI have written to the secretary, Age Concern Wales, to explain that the Supplementary Benefits Commission does not consider radio sets an essential need for which it should provide under its discretionary powers.