HC Deb 02 February 1981 vol 998 c32W
Sir Brandon Rhys Williams

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement of his intentions in regard to the payment of the element in supplementary benefit which is intended to cover the cost of accommodation; and if he proposes to introduce a housing allowance calculable by reference to local authorities.

Mrs. Chalker

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply given by my hon. Friend the Minister for Housing and Construction on 29 October 1980.—[Vol. 991, c. 311.]