The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1983-1987 Parliament

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Claimants – 16 January 1986

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Claimants on 16th January 1986.


Mr. Freeson Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how many claimants were the responsibility of the Harlesden office of his Department as at May 1979, December 1984 and the latest available date; and how many staff there were in the office for the same period;

(2) how many claimants were the responsibility of the Neasden office of his Department as at May 1979, December 1984 and the latest available date; and how many staff there were in the office for the same period;

(3) how many claimants were the responsibility of the Cricklewood office of his Department as at May 1979, December 1984 and the latest available date; and how many staff there were in the office for the same period;

Mr. Major I shall let the right hon. Member have replies as soon as possible.