§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a statement about the claim to sickness benefit of Mr. K. Oduntan (DSS Ref. RM 173P/C0999/71/083/3) and the reasons for the delay in resolving this matter.
§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardThe office for the determination of contribution questions sent a letter about Mr. Oduntan's claim to the hon. Member on 18 October 1989. The letter included a history of the case, detailed the up-to-date position and gave an explanation for any delay.