HC Deb 02 April 1990 vol 170 cc483-4W
15. Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a further statement on the arrangements for income support payments to persons in residential homes.

Mr. Newton

I refer the hon. Member to the reply that I gave to the hon. Member for Oxford, East (Mr. Smith) earlier today.

Mr. Jack

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to review income support regulations as they affect elderly people seeking to enter nursing or rest homes.

Mrs. Gillian Shephard

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to the hon. Member for Oxford, East (Mr. Smith) earlier today.