§ Mr. Frank Fieldasked the Attorney-General what special arrangements have been made to notify young people under the age of 25 years who have appealed against a supplementary benefit board and lodging decision about the date of the appeal hearing; what measures have been taken to ensure that appellants receive all appropriate papers; and what is the average time between lodging an appeal and the subsequent hearing by a social security appeal tribunal.
§ Mr. WhitneyI have been asked to reply. I will write to the hon. Member.