§ Mr. Leslie Huckfieldasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will take action to expedite appeals proceedings for miners in the matter of supplementary benefits for their families 289W and for single men; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DeanHearings of appeals against decisions of the Supplementary Benefits Commission are arranged as soon as is practically possible. The increased number of appeals from striking miners is being met by arranging extra tribunal sittings where necessary.