§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment 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 the unemployment benefit offices and job centres in Bradford.
§ Mr. Lee[holding answer Tuesday 25 October]: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has received some representations about the closure of benefit shops in Bradford. Employment service staff are aware of the situation, which is being kept under close review.