§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will list his Department's offices that have the provision of answerphones for use after hours, to receive and impart information.
§ Miss WiddecombeThe provision of answerphones in Benefits Agency offices 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. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many(a) permanent and (b) temporary staff were employed in each category for each of his Doncaster offices on 1 January; what were the numbers in each category at 1 May under the district management unit; and what is the current position for the latest date for which he has figures.
§ Miss WiddecombeThe staffing levels of district management units 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.