§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many claims for single payments in respect of draught-proofing are currently outstanding at his Department's Woolwich supplementary benefit office; and what action is being taken to reduce the backlog.
§ Mr. MajorAbout 1,300 such claims are currently awaiting attention. Regional reserve staff are being assigned to Woolwich local office to assist with this work.