When my hon. Friend visited Gowdall, he said that the social fund might be able to give Interest Free Crisis loans to people for part of the costs - for example, for furniture.

People who are unable to manage whilst waiting for payment of wages, leading to a serious risk to their own health or safety or that of their family, may be able to get an Interest Free Crisis Loan.

People who are unable to manage while waiting for payment of wages, leading to a serious risk to their own health or safety or that of their family, may be able to get an Interest Free Crisis Loan.