HC Deb 30 July 1981 vol 9 cc490-1W
Mr. Field

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what will be the number of jobs lost in the Department following the proposed changes in the regional structure disclosed to the unions on 16 July; if these losses can be classified on a regional basis; and where the northern regional office will be situated following the implementation of the proposed changes.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

I refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Caernarvon (Mr. Wigley) on 23 July—[Vol. 9, c.226.]—the terms of which apply generally to all the proposed mergers of social security regions.