§ Mr. Roderickasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many social security offices have been closed in Wales in each of the past five years.
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§ Mr. DeanThe following table gives the required information.
Number of offices opened in the towns concerned (a) (b) Year Number of offices* closed All purpose Caller facilities only Net reduction in number of offices 1968 17 7 2 8 1969 15 4 6 5 1970 16 4 6 6 1971 3 1 1 1 1972 (to date 4 1 2 1 * Each office administered national insurance or supplementary benefits only.