20. Mr. Jim Callaghanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he intends to maintain a system of special grants for home insulation; and if he will make a statement.
§ 22. Mr. Cabornasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he intends to continue the system of single payment grants for home insulation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LyellSingle payments of supplementary benefit may currently be made to cover the cost of draughtproofing materials. We have made it clear our intention to make suitable alternative arrangements before the current system of single payments ends in April 1988. Discussions on this are currently taking place between the Government Departments concerned.