§ Mrs. Shirley Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many centres are at present used for supplementary benefit appeals tribunals, and how many will be used when the current reorganisation is complete.
§ Sir K. JosephPrior to the current reorganisation, 203 centres were used, some infrequently. As from 1st July, next, tribunals will sit regularly at 140 centres. Additional centres will be used if the number of appeals in other areas makes this necessary.
§ Mrs. Shirley Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proportion of appellants attend in person cases heard by supplementary benefit tribunals.
§ Sir K. JosephThe most recent available figures covering the last six months of 1968 show this proportion to be 46.2 per cent.