Departmental Administration (Scotland)

HC Deb 12 December 1972 vol 848 cc80-1W

63. Mr. David Steel

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will issue instructions giving priority to Scotland as a site for any future development of administration in his Department.

Sir K. Joseph

No, although as the hon. Member may know, I propose to establish a computer centre at Livingston which will process claims to unemployment benefit.