§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services to what extent managers of local offices of his Department have complied and made available lists of local agencies prepared to help applicants at social security tribunals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PortilloI refer the hon. Member to my replies to my hon. Friend the Member for Wells (Mr. Heathcoat-Amory) on 24 July at column710 and to the hon. Member for Oxford, East (Mr. Smith) on 22 October at column 881. Local offices are now in the process of compiling lists where necessary so that the scheme can be implemented from 1 January 1988.