§ Mr. John GarrettTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he has any plans to change the arrangements so that claimants can more easily cash benefit girocheques for more than £75.
§ Miss WiddecombeThe arrangements for encashment of girocheques are matters for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.