§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many unemployment benefit offices in the north west of England are currently operating a system of monthly signing on only; and if he will specify the offices in question.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThere are no unemployment benefit offices in the Department's north-west region currently operating a system of monthly signing. Some did operate monthly for a short period recently, but have now returned to the normal fortnightly system. As usual special signing arrangements will apply over Christmas.