HC Deb 03 March 1977 vol 927 c305W
Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many extra staff would be needed if his Department acted as if it were employed for PAYE purposes during periods of payment of sickness and supplementary benefit.

Mr. Orme

No estimate has been made; nor, in the absence of detailed proposals for a viable scheme, could one be made.