§ Mr. RooneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many staff in Department of Social Security offices have sign language skills.
§ Mr. ScottThe provision of customer services in local offices is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency, and Miss Ann Chant, the chief executive of the Contributions Agency. They will write to the hon. Member with such information as is available and copies of their letters will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.