§ Mr. Frank FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is the number of claims submitted on vibration white finger to the two local Birkenhead offices; and if he will detail the number of staff hours so far involved in processing these claims.
§ Mr. ScottA total of 1,141 new claims and 835 review applications have been received to date by the two social security offices serving the Birkenhead area. Details of staff hours expended on these particular claims are not available and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.