HC Deb 22 January 1971 vol 809 cc365-6W
Dame Joan Vickers

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, in areas where all post offices are closed if he will make provision for his offices to be able to pay pensions and family allowances.

Sir K. Joseph

It will usually be possible to obtain payment of pensions and allowances at sub-post offices, which will remain open, and at the main post offices which are opening specially on certain days for this purpose. If it becomes impracticable to obtain payment at a post office, payment will be made at local social security offices and Employment Exchanges.