§ Mr. O'Brienasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how many claimants have made weekly calls to the Rothwell, West Yorkshire, benefit office during each of the three most recent years for which figures are available;
(2) how many people in the area covered by the Rothwell, West Yorkshire, benefit office currently apply for special hardship allowance;
(3) how many retirement and widows' pension claims are currently dealt with by the Rothwell, West Yorkshire, benefit office;
355W(4) how many people in the area covered by the Rothwell, West Yorkshire, benefit office are currently receiving supplementary benefit.
§ Dr. BoysonThe numbers of people making weekly calls to local offices are not recorded. One hundred and fifty four claims for special hardship allowance are in payment by Rothwell local office. Details of retirement pension and widow's pension in payment are not kept on a geographical basis. However, there were 26 retirement pension and 5 widow's benefit claims received in this office during April, the latest available period. Claims for supplementary benefits in the Rothwell area are handled by the Leeds South East local office and are not recorded separately.