§ Mr. Ashtonasked the Secretary of State for Employment why appeals for refusal of benefit during the National Union of Mineworkers' strike at the Worksop office have been held up for eight weeks; and when they will be heard.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkTwo appeals have been received at Worksop unemployment benefit office. One, dated 19 March, necessitated further inquiries which delayed a decision until 2 May; the claim was allowed by the adjudication officer. The second, made on 8 May, is currently being dealt with.