§ Sir John FarrTo ask the Secretary of' State for Social Security for w hat reasons his Department refused to authorise the funeral expenses of the late Mrs. Ivy Butlin, St. Bernards Hallaton Manor, Leicestershire.
§ Mr. ScottThe administration of the social fund is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to my hon. Friend and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.