HC Deb 28 July 1981 vol 9 c425W
Miss Richardson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many claimants have been referred to special cases officers since November 1980; and if he will provide a breakdown of the figures by regions.

Mrs. Chalker

A total of 3,886 claimants have had their cases accepted for action by special case officers during the period from 24 November 1980 to 19 May

Number
Scotland 514
Northern 301
Yorkshire and Humberside 505
East Midlands and East Anglia 262
West Midlands 104
Merseyside 314
North-West Manchester 183
Wales 148
London North 332
London South 669
London West 239
South West 315