Interpretation

Part of Social Security Bill (Allocation of Time) – in the House of Commons at 5:18 pm on 14 March 1988.

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Photo of Mr Kenneth Hind Mr Kenneth Hind , West Lancashire 5:18, 14 March 1988

However one looks at this, one must be like the proverbial ostrich with its head in the sand not to realise that there has been a large decrease in unemployment. My hon. Friends know that in simple terms that means that there will be a large reduction in the number of people eligible to claim under the social fund. It is vital to bear that in mind.