§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security why copies of leaflet FB23, "Young People's Guide to Social Security," were not circulated to independent advice centres in Bradford, Bradford benefit advice shops, youth clubs, church groups, hostels and other organisations which come into contact with young people.
§ Mr. Peter LloydOne million copies of the leaflet "Young People's Guide to Social Security April 1988" have been printed at a total cost of £77,430. In order to ensure that the leaflets are readily available to all young people they have been distributed to all parts of Great Britain, including Bradford. A total of 45,000 of the leaflets have been issued to career offices, 50,000 to 391W Department of Employment offices, 589,000 to our own local offices and Her Majesty's Stationery Offices. The Department of Social Security "Freephone" service also arranges for copies of the form to be sent to inquirers. In addition, the 17,000 organisations and individuals on the Department's mailing list, many of whom are involved with or represent young people, would automatically have received copies of the form. Any organisation or individual wishing to be added to the Department's leaflets mailing list may do so by making a written request.