What the government seem to forget is that most of these "so-called poor people" already have all of these facilities.
And the genuinely poor off will not get a look-in.
No offence meant and good luck to you.
Now where do I apply?edit:
If you are a parent and think you are eligible for a Home Access grant, click here to see how to get an application form.
http://www.homeaccess.org.uk/Information-for-parents/Quick eligibility check
Take the quick eligibility check below. You may be able to qualify for a Home Access grant if you answer YES to:
• Three questions in Section one, and
• At least one question in Section two
Section One:
Are you a parent or guardian responsible for and living with a child…..
…who is in school years 3 to 9?
…who attends a state-maintained school in England full time**?
…who has not already had a computer from a Home Access Grant or similar programme, such as Computers for pupils?
Section Two:
Do you receive at least one of the following?
• Free school meals for your child***
• Income based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Income support
• Child Tax Credit but not Working Tax Credit and an income of less than £16,040
• Guaranteed Pension Credit (not Savings Credit)
• Income-based Employment Support Allowance
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
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Oh well that leaves me out.