§ John ThursoTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions pursuant to his Answer of 12 October 2003,Official Report, column 206W, on pension advice surgeries, if he will break down the number of regular drop-in and appointment surgeries by region. [135926]
§ Malcolm WicksThe break down of regular drop-in and appointment surgeries by region is detailed in the table. These surgeries are under constant review with regard to suitability of location, publicity and level of usage. This will enable us to continue to provide a modern delivery that is based on the needs of older people and takes account of their views about how they want to access our services.
GOR Appointment only surgeries Drop-in only surgeries Appointment and Drop-in Total Scotland 5 41 128 174 North West 30 24 230 284 North East & Humberside 66 45 141 252 South East 27 154 171 352 South West 36 78 101 215 Wales 27 132 64 223 East Midlands 12 97 397 506 West Midlands 17 104 164 285 London 40 112 76 228 Total 2,519