§ Mr. Ashtonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, in view of the fact that the emergency services of the local authority and his Department are not readily available on Saturdays in Worksop, he will extend the services of his Department available to meet the needs of claimants whose benefit cheques do not arrive on time.
§ Dr. BoysonI regret that on 19 November, although both the local authority's and this Department's emergency services in Worksop were available, there was a failure of liaison between them. Nevertheless, officers of this Department from nearby areas gave assistance. Those concerned will seek to ensure that this situation does not recur.