§ Mr. Donald Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he intends to submit any evidence to the appeal by the Supplementary Benefits Commission against the recent Scottish court ruling that those in receipt of supplementary benefits in remote areas should be awarded extra financial assistance, in view of the high cost of living in these areas.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe Secretary of State for Social Services has now taken over responsibility for any214W proceedings out-standing at 24 November which, prior to that date, were the concern of Supplementary Benefits Commission. The recent Scottish Court of Sessions ruling is being studied with a view to considering whether an appeal should be lodged to the House of Lords.