HC Deb 29 January 1988 vol 126 cc415-6W
Mr. Ted Garrett

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to eliminate the failure of Girocheques to reach claimants on a Saturday morning in North Tyneside, by moving the Thursday signing on to a Wednesday; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lee

I have been asked to reply.

I am naturally concerned about unemployed people not getting their benefit cheques in time for the weekend.

However, there have been no reported incidents of widespread delay in the North Tyneside area over recent months. In the case of delays being reported, we would approach the Post Office for improvement in its service where necessary. It is not practical for operational reasons to move Thursday signers to the earlier day of Wednesday.