The text on this page has been created from Hansard archive content, it may contain typographical errors.
Mr. Flynn
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will issue guidance to area social fund officers reminding them that their guidance on community care grants should specify the priority of needs.
Mr. Scott
We are currently considering the need for extending and amending existing guidance. I will write to the hon. Member with details of any action that we decide to take.