§ Mr. DarlingTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is his Department's target for clearing income support claims at each Edinburgh office(a) in 1991 and (b) in 1992; and what is the actual time taken to clear such claims at present.
§ Miss WiddecombeThe administration of income support 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.