§ Mr. Moateasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will describe the rules governing the awards of supplementary benefit to cover funeral expenses; and if he is satisfied that the system is operating satisfactorily.
§ Mr. OrmeThe rules to which the hon. Member refers are set out by the Supplementary Benefits Commission in paragraphs 105 to 107 of its handbook—fifth edition, 1977. I have no reason to believe that the commission's arrangements are not satisfactory.