§ Mr. EvennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to make changes to the discretionary social fund in the light of the introduction of the jobseeker's allowance; and if he will make a statement. [37247]
§ Mr. Roger EvansWe are introducing amendments to the Secretary of State's directions and guidance on the help available form the discretionary social fund to take effect from 7 October 1996. These changes include amendments in consequence of the introduction of jobseeker's allowance and a range of other minor improvements the need for which we have identified in the course of our routine monitoring of the social fund.
Details of these changes have been placed in the Library.
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