§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) how many items of post are outstanding currently at his Department's offices in the Doncaster area;
(2) what are his current plans to alter the structure and staffing levels of his Department's offices in the Doncaster area;
(3) how many staff are employed and at what level in each of his Department's offices covering the Doncaster area; and what were the comparable figures (a) 12 months ago and (b) 24 months ago.
§ Miss WiddecombeThe administration of social security benefits 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.