§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is his policy towards allowing the purchase of equipment for his social fund officers to be paid for by moneys set aside for social fund grants and loans; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThe money allocated for the social fund is used exclusively for the provision of grants and loans. All administrative costs associated with the running of the social fund, including the purchase of equipment, are funded from the Department's administrative budget.