§ 28. Mr. Stallardasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will ensure that administrative measures are taken in 1982 that will avoid a repetition of the previous year's delays in paying the Christmas bonus to many retirement pensioners.
§ 37. Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he is taking to ensure that the 1982 Christmas bonus is paid to everyone on time.
§ Mr. RossiYes. Procedures for payment of the bonus have been reviewed in the light of the 1981 exercise and, where necessary, instructions on payment arrangements are being strengthened.