§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how much money his Department has spent on the provision of (a) footwear and (b) clothing for children of school age in Scotland in 1978,1979 and 1980;
(2) how long on average it takes for decisions to be made in respect of claims on the provision of (a) footwear and (b) clothing for children of school age in Scotland.
§ Mrs. ChalkerI regret that the information requested is not available and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.