§ Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many extra staff have been recruited by her Department in order to cope with the administrative difficulties of a seven-monthly uprating of pensions and benefits.
§ Mr. MeacherExtra staff have not been recruited solely for the uprating of benefits this year but it is estimated that the work will require the equivalent of about 1,000 staff for the period 2nd June to 17th November. Some of the work will be dealt with by the use of overtime and the engagement of casual staff.