Written question asked by John Cummings (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 November 1996. It was answered by Roger Evans (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security;Social Security Benefits Agency

Question: How many staff were employed in the Seaham and Peterlee Benefits Agency offices in (a) 1993, (b) 1994, (c) 1995 and (d) at the latest available date. - Text of letter from Peter Mathison of Benefits Agency.

Answer: Mr. Cummings: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many staff were employed in the Seaham and Peterlee Benefits Agency offices in (a) 1993, (b) 1994, (c) 1995 and (d) at the latest available date. [3387] Mr. Roger Evans: This is a matter for Peter Mathison, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member. Letter from Peter Mathison to Mr. John Cummings, dated 18 November 1996: The Secretary of State for Social Security has asked me to reply to your recent Parliamentary Question asking how many staff were employed in the Seaham and Peterlee Benefits Agency offices in (a) 1993, (b) 1994, (c) 1995 and (d) at the latest available date. The information requested is shown in the table below and is based on the position at the dates shown. _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Peterlee Seaham 1 April 1993 111.0 47.0 1 April 1994 111.4 45.0 1 April 1995 104.5 44 1 April 1996 92.0 37.0 1 November 1996 92.0 37.0 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Figures are provisional and subject to change. I hope you find this reply helpful.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 3387; 285 c521W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Civil service Staff Offices Social Security Benefits Agency Seaham Peterlee
Contains statistics: Yes