§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for Employment if the staff of employment exchanges are empowered to disclose the addresses of people registering for work to local authorities which are seeking to pursue claims for rent arrears.
§ Mr. John FraserEmployment offices of the Employment Services Agency and unemployment benefit offices of the Department of Employment are not empowered to disclose to local authorities that are pursuing claims for rent arrears any information about individuals without the written consent of the person concerned.