§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what representations he has received about the closure of Bradford council's benefits shops; and what assessment he has made of the impact of such closures on his Department's local offices in Bradford.
§ Mr. Peter LloydRepresentations have been made by two hon. Members to the managers of the social security offices in Bradford about the closures. Local management have said they expect to be able to absorb any increase in traffic in inquiries without affecting standards of service.