§ Mrs. Beckettasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many representations he has received in support of the proposed social fund; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonThe responses are not generally in a form which can sensibly be used to provide a simple breakdown of numbers for or against this proposal. However, the important points made about it, and the Government's conclusions, are in chapter 4 of the White Paper, "Reform of Social Security" (Cmnd. 9691), particularly at paragraphs 4.13 to 4.16.