HC Deb 28 April 1980 vol 983 cc397-8W
Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, if the linking rule were reduced from 13 to six weeks, what would be the drop in (a) invalidity benefit claimants, (b) sickness benefit claimants and (c) unemployment benefit claimants.

Mrs. Chalker

Sufficiently precise estimates cannot be made until further data are received. I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.