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 Social Security Files (Wick) – 13 January 1986

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Social Security Files (Wick) on 13th January 1986.


Mr. Wallace Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many (a) supplementary benefit and (b) national insurance benefit claim files relating to residents in Orkney are currently held in Wick.

Mr. Major At the Department’s office in Wick on 20 December 1985 – the latest figures available – there were 775 active supplementary benefit claim files relating to residents of Orkney and the associated islands. No national insurance benefit claims for the Orkneys are dealt with by Wick.