§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to reply to the question tabled by the hon. Member for Oldham, West for priority written answer on 8 April, relating to expenditure arising out: of the Social Security Bill.
§ Mr. NewtonI replied to the hon. Member on 8 April.
§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to reply to the question tabled by the hon. Member for Oldham, West for priority written answer on 8 April, relating to staffing levels in local authority social services departments, with specific reference to child abuse cases.
§ Mr. HayhoeMy hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State replied to the hon. Member on 8 April.