§ Mr. RogersTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what was the total cost of launching the Benefits Agency at(a) national, (b) area and (c) district levels.
§ Miss WiddecombeThe information requested is a matter 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.
§ Mr. RogersTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what was the total cost of launching the Contributions Agency at(a) national, (b) area and (c) district levels.
§ Mr. JackThe information requested is a matter for Miss Ann Chant, the chief executive of the Contributions Agency. She will write to the hon. Member with such information as is available and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.