HC Deb 20 December 1990 vol 183 c315W
Mr. Dunnachie

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what outside guidance his Department has sought and obtained on the legality within the terms of the Debtors (Scotland) Act 1987 of arrestments from benefits of community charge arrears currently being undertaken in Scotland.

Miss Widdecombe

Departmental officials have been in touch with their colleagues in other interested Departments including the Scottish Office.