§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what are the current plans and facilities in Doncaster and Mexborough district benefit offices in respect of providing play areas. [31094]
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§ Mr. Roger EvansAt present, there are no play areas in any of these offices, although baby changing facilities are provided at each location.
A new benefit office for Doncaster is currently under construction. There is insufficient space within the planned Benefits Agency caller facility for inclusion of a separate play area at this stage. However, the Child Support Agency will be providing toys in its interview rooms at the new office.
At Mexborough, all caller inquiries are dealt with by BA staff and there are no dedicated CSA interviewing facilities. There are no plans to provide a play area in the BA facility due to insufficient space.