HC Deb 08 February 1973 vol 850 c190W
Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total number of persons and the number in each category of persons involved who visited or who were assisted at the Maltby office of the Department during the last full 12-month period for which figures are available.

Mr. Dean

During the year ended 16th January 1973 about 26,000 people called at the Maltby office, 800 of whom were seeking advice or assistance relating to supplementary benefits and the rest on contributory benefits.