§ Mr. MealeTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will list those parts of his Department which are currently under review for relocation; how many of these posts are being considered for relocation to the east midlands; how many of these posts are being considered for relocation to Mansfield; and if he will make a statement.
§ Miss WiddecombeDuring 1992–93 the Department of Social Security will relocate around 700 Benefits Agency 897W staff to Leeds. Around 3,000 Child Support Agency staff will be located in centres at Falkirk, Belfast, Birkenhead, Dudley, Hastings and Plymouth during 1993.
The Contributions Agency has recently reviewed the effectiveness of its activities in local offices and there may be localised relocation of a small number of staff. In those locations where the Contributions Agency has plans to redeploy its resources, a departmental reception service will continue to be provided. There are no significant numbers moving to the east midlands, although there are proposals to increase staff in Mansfield by around six posts.