HC Deb 31 October 1979 vol 972 c533W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) on whose authority binoculars were issued to investigators in his Department; how many have been issued; what was their total cost; by whom are they used and for what purpose; and if there are any guidelines as to their use;

(2) if he will prohibit the use of binoculars by members of his Department when used for observing claimants.

Mr. Mayhew

I will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.