§ 16. Mr. DarlingTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will review the decision to exclude assistance with fuel debts from the provisions of the social fund; and if he will make a statement.
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§ 42. Mr. Nigel GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will review the decision to exclude assistance with fuel debts from the provisions of the social fund; and if he will make a statement.
§ 50. Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will review the decision to exclude assistance with fuel debts from the provisions of the social fund; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PortilloAssistance with a fuel debt may be given from the social fund as a crisis loan, if there is a risk to the health or safety of the applicant or his family. Supplementary benefit recipients can also take advantage of the fuel direct scheme to pay for gas and electricity supplies.