HC Deb 24 February 1989 vol 147 c830W
Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what representations he has received in the month of February, concerning his plans to replace the present system of board-and-lodging allowances for residents of hostels with housing benefit and income support; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

A number of hon. Members, organisations and members of the public have made representations echoing those already made by the 346 organisations mentioned in my reply to the hon. Member for Halifax (Mrs Mahon) on 23 January at columns417–18.