HC Deb 12 April 1972 vol 834 cc198-9W
Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people were dealt with at the Rugby social security office during the past 12 months.

Mr. Dean

There were 30,637 calls, 23,962 of which related to contributory benefit matters.

Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people received visits in Rugby from social security officers during the last 12 months.

Mr. Dean

About 7,800 of which over 3,000 related to contributory benefits work.

Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will appoint to the Rugby social security office an officer capable of taking decisions without reference to Coventry.

Mr. Dean

We are satisfied that the present office at Rugby is providing an efficient and economic service, and we have no proposals for making any changes at present.