§ 59. Mr. WigleyTo ask the Attorney-General (1) whether, in the light of the recent changes in the social security regime, he will review the case for a resident social security commissioner in Cardiff; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what recent representations he has received concerning the decision to close the office of the social security commissioner in Cardiff.
§ The Attorney-GeneralMy noble and learned Friend the Lord Chancellor has received a number of representations from Members of Parliament, Peers and members of the public about the closure of the Cardiff office of the social security commissioners and is keeping the matter under review. He is, however, satisfied that304W neither the current case load nor the recent changes in legislation affecting social security are likely to require changes to the present arrangements for hearings in Cardiff of appeals to the commissioners.