§ Mr. WareingTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if his Department has established any procedures for monitoring claimants who apply for social fund payments.
545W
§ Mr. Peter LloydWe have commissioned the social policy research unit at the university of York to carry out research into the operation of the social fund. This research will include studies of samples of social fund applicants.
§ Mr. WareingTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to start the social fund consolidation training courses for social fund officers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter LloydConsideration is currently being given to deciding what further training might be required by social fund officers and what form such training might take. At present, social fund officers receive a comprehensive three week training course covering all aspects of the social fund.