Under the provisions of the supplementary welfare allowances scheme, the payment of assistance towards rent is a matter for determination by the relevant health board.
It is understood from the Eastern Health Board that payment has been suspended on the grounds that the person concerned has failed to supply certain information concerning her means.
In addition, the question of whether the person concerned is in full-time education is under investigation at present. In this event she would be precluded from qualifying for a rent supplement.
I am informed by the board that when all of the required information is provided by the claimant her entitlement to a rent supplement will be reviewed.