§ Mr. Thurnhamasked the Paymaster General (1) what was the target date for completion of (a) Bolton jobcentre and (b) jobcentres in the north-west region; what stage computerisation has now reached in (i) Bolton and (ii) the north-west region; what are the new target dates for completion; and if he will make a statement;
(2) how many jobs are likely to be saved by the introduction of computerisation at (a) Bolton jobcentre and (b) jobcentres in the north-west region; if there will be reduction in staffing levels prior to the coming into full operation of computers; and if he will make a statement;
(3) what are the latest estimated costs of introducing computers in (a) Bolton jobcentres and (b) north-west region jobcentres; whether these costs will be met from within existing cash limits; and if he will make a statement.