HC Deb 10 November 1992 vol 213 cc744-5W
Miss Lestor

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many temporary staff are currently employed by the Benefits Agency to track down lost or missing files of applicants for benefit; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Burt

I understand from Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency that the information is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.