HC Deb 22 April 1986 vol 96 c109W
54. Mr. Wainwright

asked the Paymaster General what proportion of unemployment benefit offices are now fully equipped with individual staff video screens and up-to-date computers; and by what date he expects all offices to be so equipped.

Mr. Lang

As at 11 April 1986, the new equipment is installed in 252 unemployment benefit offices; 159 of these offices are still undergoing training; 93 (representing 11 per cent. of the total) are providing the full service to the public. About 10 additional offices come into the programme each week. All offices should be fully equipped by the end of September 1987, and fully operational by December 1987.