§ Mr. Winnickasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, pursuant to the answer given to the hon. Member for Walsall, North of 20 January, in which areas payments are to be made for severe weather to date this winter.
§ Mr. NewtonIt is for adjudication officers to decide whether a period of exceptionally severe weather has occurred in any local office area. If such a period is declared, payments will be made in accordance with The guidance issued by the Chief Adjudication Officer on 6 December 1985.