§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps are being taken by the Clacton social security office to reclaim the sum of £292.90 which was paid out recently in social benefits for the rail fares to London of the party of students from Paddington Technical College stranded in Clacton; 610W and when he expects that sum to be repaid in full.
§ Mr. OrmeThe students signed undertakings to refund the cost of the fares and the Students Union has been asked to help my Department to collect this money. I cannot yet say when the money will be recovered.