§ Mr. Spenceasked the Secretary of State for Social Services why the pension of Mr. Graham Turner, of 43A Station Road, Haxby, York YO3 8LU, former North Yorkshire area dental officer, due to commence on 15 June was not paid on the due date, and when paid was paid in an incorrect amount with an incorrect amount of tax deducted and sent to the wrong address; why he is still owed a £217.75 lump sum; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaudeAs my office is responsible for paying Mr. Turner's National Health Service pension, I have been asked to reply.
A payment of £217.75 was sent to Mr. Turner on 31 October, but in the meantime I am having an immediate investigation made into the remaining matters and will be writing to my hon. Friend when I am in possession of all the facts.