§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services which Ministers were in attendance at their London offices on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day; and for what period of time were these Ministers in their offices.
§ Mr. CrossmanI was in attendance on 31st December and on an official visit on 1st January.
The Minister of State (Health) and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Health) were in attendance on both days.
The Minister of State (Social Security) was on sick leave both days.