§ 67. Mr. Coombsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has studied a report by Age Concern, a copy of which is in his possession, on the provision and display in local post offices of social security material to help old people; what arrangements are in force; and what steps have been taken to improve the situation.
§ Mr. DeanMy Department is asking the Post Office for its comments on this report. The Department pays the Post Office for distributing over 18 million leaflets in a year on a wide range of subjects including pensions, benefits, prescription charges, exemptions and refunds. We regularly discuss with it means of improving both display and availability of these leaflets, and shall do so again in the light of the observations on this report.