§ Mr. Corbynasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the number of London social security claims that have been referred to out of town offices of his Department.
§ Mr. LyellCurrently the Department's London south region is arranging for arrears of claims for single payments in some London offices to be dealt with by outstationed units in Chatham and Broadstairs.
To date a total of 9,087 claims have been referred to these units. Of that number, 5,576 have been cleared completely and action continues on the remaining 3,511.