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Mr. R. C. Mitchell
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether she will ensure that all clothes handed out to needy cases through her Department's branch offices are made in Great Britain.
Mr. Meacher
Social security offices do not hand out clothing, but make a cash award in appropriate cases to enable the recipient to buy the articles of clothing needed.