§ Mr. ByersTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer which members of his Department visited the Department of Social Security severe hardship unit in Glasgow in April; what was the purpose of their visit; what recommendations they have made following their visit; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PortilloTreasury officials paid a visit to the severe hardship unit in Glasgow for discussions about the administration of income support payments to young people. Advice from them or from any other official to Ministers would be treated as confidential in the normal way.