Skip to main content

Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 30 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will increase the Social Fund budget, with particular reference to (a) the Community Care Grant and (b) the Budgeting Loan budgets.
Answer

Patsy Calton: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will increase the Social Fund budget, with particular reference to (a) the Community Care Grant and (b) the Budgeting Loan budgets. [79214] Mr. Boateng: The Government are examining options to enable the Social Fund better to fulfil its aim of helping the poorest and most vulnerable people in society meet certain needs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
79214; 392 c751W;392 c781W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Community care grants Finance Grants Low incomes Loans Social Fund Budgeting loans
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk