§ Mr. John EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what discussions have taken place involving his Department as to the effects of the poll tax on the social security budget.
§ Mr. Peter LloydNo discussions have taken place with any organisations outside Government.
224W(2) if he will publish the arrangements made under paragraph 9, schedule 11, Social Security Act 1975.
§ Mr. ScottThe requested information is in the table. Staff are made available to the attendance allowance board having regard to its needs, the type of work involved and the personnel policies of the Department. I should emphasise that these staff are not involved in the decision-making process.