§ Mr. Haversasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps have been taken since the Post Office strike to notify claimants of decisions by the Commissioners allowing appeals in cases of sickness and other claims for benefits under the National Insurance Act, the Family Allowances Act and the Industrial Injuries Act, and to pay the benefits awarded.
§ Mr. DeanThere are no practicable means by which the general delivery of such communications can be ensured; but
COST (-) OR SAVINGS (+) TO THE EXCHEQUER £ million at 1970 prices 1970–71 1971–72 1972–73 1973–74 1974–75 Estimated gross savings from ending investment grants — +25 +400 +575 +655 Reduction in corporation tax -60 -90 -100 -105 -105 Additional capital allowances — -15 -235 -410 -485 Total net gain/loss to the Exchequer -60 -80 +65 +60 +65
516W
Notes: (i) These figures take account of payments of investment grant to the nationalised industries. (ii) As stated in the notes thereto, the Table on page 7 of Cmnd. 4516 did not take account in 1971–72 either of savings on investment grants or of costs of additional capital allowances. Nor was allowance made for residual grant payments in 1974–75 on capital expenditure incurred under contracts made before 27th October, 1970. These have been brought to account in the above figures. emergency arrangements are in operation for conveying benefit to claimants where it appears that hardship would otherwise be caused.