§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will issue instructions to unemployment review officers of his Department, in resorts such as Torbay, to order that social security benefits be withheld from jobless persons who have, in the judgment of the officer, no serious intention of finding a job and who intend 38W to live off social security benefit; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. OrmeI would invite the hon. Member's attention to my reply to him on 8th July, and assure him that unemployment review officers at several local offices in seaside resorts, including Torbay, are operating these arrangements now.