HC Deb 03 March 1982 vol 19 cc165-6W
Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list for each local office in Birmingham the number of welfare rights take-up campaign post card inquiries received to the latest convenient date; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Chalker

Between 8 February, when the campaign started, and 23 February, the number of cards returned to DHSS offices was as follows:

Number
Bradford St AO 1,221
Edgbaston ILO 2,084
Erdington ILO 1,554
Handsworth ILO 1,959
Ladywood ILO 1,377
Northfield ILO 2,060
Perry Barr ILO 1,394
Ravenhurst ILO 678
South Yardley ILO 1,557
Sparkhill ILO 648
Washwood Heath ILO 2,176
Redditch ILO 38
West Bromwich ILO 52
Total 16,798

It is likely that more cards will be received over the coming weeks and it is too early to comment on the overall effect of the campaign.