§ Mrs. Beckettasked the Secretary of State for Social Services on what basis and to how many individuals and organisations advance copies of the social fund manual have been supplied; and whether copies are available to hon. Members.
§ Mr. PortilloAn advance copy of the social fund manual has been sent to a total of 90 organisations which commented on the draft manual. Where both the national office and local branches of an organisation commented an advance copy has been sent to the national office only. Copies have also been placed in the Library.