HC Deb 27 October 1983 vol 47 c173W
Mr. Winnick

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many non-pensioner benefit cases were dealt with at his Department's offices in Walsall in May 1979 and in September 1983, respectively.

Mr. Newton

On the assumption that the hon. Member is referring to supplementary benefit, the numbers of non-pensioner cases cleared at the Walsall local offices in May 1979 and at the latest available date were as follows:

Local Office May 1979 September 1983
(thousands) (thousands)
Walsall East 0.9 2.2
Walsall West 1.1 1.5

Source: Local office returns.