HC Deb 18 July 1997 vol 298 c369W
Mr. Oaten

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans she has to visit the Uxbridge Benefits Agency; and if she will make a statement. [9335]

Mr. Field

My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State, intends visiting the Uxbridge office in the near future.

Mr. Oaten

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans she has to review the previous Government's rationalisation of benefits offices; and if she will make a statement. [9331]

Mr. Field

We are working to deliver our aim of modernising social security delivery so that we offer a better, simpler and more efficient service. As a key part of this, we will be looking at all proposals affecting national and local delivery to ensure that they meet these criteria.