HC Deb 17 November 1997 vol 301 cc82-3W
27. Sir Sydney Chapman

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if she will make a statement on the telephone facilities for dealing with inquiries to benefits agencies. [14658]

Mr. Keith Bradley

Telephones are used extensively by Agency officers to provide information and advice to customers and their representatives.

The Benefits Agency is leading a project to ensure that the telephone service provided by the Department's Executive agencies, meets customer needs now, and in a future modernised Social Security delivery system.