§ Mr. CummingsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a statement on the future of the Benefits Agency offices in Seaham and Peterlee. [10913]
§ Mr. Roger EvansThis is a matter for Peter Mathison, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member.
Letter from Peter Mathison to Mr. John Cummings, dated 25 January 1996:
The Secretary of State for Social Security has asked me to reply to your recent Parliamentary Question asking if he will make a statement on the future of the Benefit Agency (BA) offices in Seaham and Peterlee.As you are aware, the North Durham District is undertaking a long term review of its organisation. There is, however, no intention at present to close the Seaham and Peterlee offices. The aim of the Benefit Agency is to provide a high standard of service to all our customers and any organisational changes in North Durham District will be made with the assurance that this standard will be maintained.I hope you find this reply helpful.