§ Mr. Litterickasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many permanent and temporary officers were employed at the Northfield, Birmingham, office of DHSS during July 1974, July 1975 and July 1976; and what was the official establishment for that office at those times.
§ Mr. DeakinsThe staffing details at 31st July for each of the three years in question are as follows:
Number of permanent officers employed Number of temporary officers employed Authorised complement 1974 … … 163 6 169 1975 … … 184 20 190 1976 … … 204 13 208
§ Mr. Litterickasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many claimants of all kinds were dealt with by the Northfield, Birmingham, office of DHSS during July 1974, July 1975 and July 1976, respectively.
§ Mr. DeakinsMy Department does not keep information in the precise way my hon. Friend has requested. However, I hope that the following figures will be of help.
TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLERS RECORDED AT NORTHFIELD OFFICE Four weeks ending Contributory Benefits Supplementary Benefits 16th July 1974 … 4,828 3,840 13th August 1974 … 5,680 3,652 15th July 1975 … 2,967 3,962 12th August 1975 … 3,309 4,516 13th July 1976 … 3,646 5,242 10th August 1976 … 3,472 4,985