§ Mr. ClappisonTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how much unpaid benefit is due in areas where Jobcentre Plus staff are undertaking strike action; and what his Department's estimate is of the amount of benefit that will be owed to claimants if strike action continues for(a) one week, (b) two weeks, (c) a month and (d) more than a month. [14225]
§ Mr. Nicholas Brown[holding answer 12 November 2001]: Detailed contingency plans are in place to ensure that customers continue to receive the benefits to which they are entitled.