HC Deb 01 March 1985 vol 74 cc337-8W
Mr. Gordon Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to announce the results of his review of the operation of the formula for exceptionally severe weather allowances.

Title Producer
1982–83
"People Like Us" (mental handicap nursing) DHSS
"Illusions" (solvent abuse) DHSS
"Better to Give" (blood donation) DHSS for the National Blood Transfusion Service

Mr. Whitney

I refer the hon. Member to my hon. Friend's reply to him on 18 January at column261. We shall announce the conclusions of our review of social security benefits within the next few months.