§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary tary of State for Social Services whether, during the industrial dispute of Post Office workers he will make the necessary arrangements for all welfare benefits and retirement pensions to be paid out at all branches of the banks and local council offices.
§ Mr. DeanI am considering whether any further arrangements are necessary to supplement those described in the reply I have given today to a separate Question from the hon. Member.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will take the necessary action to ensure that all branches of the social security offices, and in co-operation with borough councils at town halls, officials of his Department are available during the Post Office workers' dispute to issue cash and to pay all benefits so far as retirement and welfare benefits are concerned.
§ Mr. DeanIf it becomes impracticable for some people to cash payment orders for social security benefits at Post Offices, payment will be made at local offices of my Department or at Employment Exchanges.