§ Sir Rhodes BoysonTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to make changes to the discretionary social fund; and if he will make a statement. [36599]
§ Mr. Roger EvansWe are introducing some small amendments to the Secretary of State's directions and guidance on the help available for minor repairs and improvements from the discretionary fund, in the light of the proposed changes to the Social Security (Income Support and Claims and Payments) Amendment Regulations 1995 from 2 October 1995.
In addition, as part of our routine monitoring of the social fund, we have identified scope for some minor improvements to the Secretary of State's directions and guidance.
1497WDetails of the amendments and a revised copy of the Secretary of State's directions and guidance to take effect from 2 October 1995 have been placed in the Library.