Paragraph 5

In section 87(3) of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 (under which accommodation provided under that Act is regarded as provided under Part III of the National Assistance Act 1948) for the words “sections 22(2) to (9)" there shall be substituted the words “ sections 22(2) to (8)" ”.

Section 87(6) of that Act (under which among other things questions as to the circumstances of a person applying for accommodation under that Act may be referred to the Supplementary Benefits Commission) shall cease to have effect.