§ Mr. Gordon Brownasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what action he proposes to take following the ruling of the social security commissioner in the case of Mr. Alexander Haddow (Commission's file CSSB/154/84);
(2) if he will make immediate arrangements to repay moneys owing to the families of miners as a result of the ruling in the case of Mr. Alexander Haddow by the social security commissioners.
§ Mr. NewtonThis commissioner's decision contains detailed and complex guidance on the interpretation of the relevant law and is still being studied in the Department and, I understand, in the office of the Chief Adjudication Officer. Future action will depend upon the results of this consideration, which will take a little time. I will write to the hon. Member in due course.