HC Deb 08 March 1973 vol 852 cc181-2W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what effect the Civil Service overtime ban is having on the payment of supplementary benefits from offices in the Wythenshawe constituency and the city of Manchester respectively; and if he will make a statement.

Sir K. Joseph

There have been delays of two or three days in the issue of some payments from the Wythenshawe office due to the combined effect of the overtime ban and the recent reorganisation of offices in the area. Elsewhere in Manchester the effect of the overtime ban on payments has been marginal.

Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services in how many cases, in the Wythenshawe constituency and the city of Manchester respectively, the payment of supplementary benefit has been delayed by the Civil Service overtime ban since 27th February 1973; in how many cases the delay in payment has included a weekend; and if he will make a statement.

Sir K. Joseph

The figures requested are not available. I have given the general picture in my reply to the hon. Member's previous Question today.