§ 42. Mr. Boyesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has any plans to hold discussions with the Association of Directors of Social Services on the Government's recently introduced board and lodging regulations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonWe have no plans to meet the Association of Directors of Social Services on this subject.
§ 62. Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will estimate how many people under the age of 25 years have been required to move from one area to another as a consequence of the board and lodging regulations recently introduced by his Department.
§ Mr. NewtonDetailed information is not available on the total number of claimants whose period of payment as a boarder has been restricted since the introduction of supplemenary benefit board arid lodging changes from 29 April. However, initial indications from various parts of the country suggest that most non-exempt claimants assessed on the new rules are receiving benefit as householders or non-householders in the same or different accommodation.