§ Mr. MeacherTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, further to his reply of 7 December,Official Report, column 232, regarding payment to claimants' bank accounts, if he has now issued the guidance; and if he will send a copy to the hon. Member for Oldham, West.
§ Miss WiddecombeThe issue of guidance to local offices is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the benefits agency. He will write to the hon. Member and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.