§ Mr. SimpsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a statement on the impact of the social fund's policy with respect to help with work-related expenses on the ability of claimants to take up work.
§ Mr. ScottHelp with work-related expenses is specifically excluded from the social fund. Some assistance is available from the Department of Employment and might also be given by employers. Generally the fund seeks to avoid duplicating help which is available elsewhere.