§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) if it is his policy that the Burnley Benefits Agency office is to continue to operate as an independent office;
(2) when he expects to announce the name of the new district manager of the Burnley Benefits Agency office.
§ Mr. Roger EvansThe appointments of district managers and the operations of district offices are both matters for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member with such information as is available.
Letter from Michael Bichard to Mr. Peter Pike, dated 2 March 1995:
The Secretary of State for Social Security has asked me to reply to your recent Parliamentary Question about the appointment of a new District Manager to, and the continued independent operation of, the Burnley Benefits Agency office.
We will shortly be advertising the post of District Manager at Burnley with a view to announcing the name of the successful applicant as soon as possible.
There are no plans to change the way the Burnley office operates.
I hope you find this reply helpful.
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