Written question asked by Jim Cousins (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 March 2010. It was answered by Helen Goodman (Labour) on Monday, 22 March 2010 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Income Support

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions for what reasons her Department's decision of 8 October 2009 to grant income support in respect of the case with reference NINO YX220262A with effect from 12 August 2008 has not been implemented; and when she expects that decision to be implemented.

Answer: [holding answer 15 March 2010]: The administration of income support is a matter for Jobcentre Plus. I have asked the chief executive of Jobcentre Plus, Darra Singh, to provide my hon. Friend with the information requested.Letter from Darra Singh:"The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your question asking for what reasons her Department's decision of 8 October 2009 to grant Income Support in respect of the case with reference NINO YX 22 02 62A with effect from 12 August 2008 has not been implemented; and when she expects that decision to be implemented. This is something that falls within my responsibilities as Chief Executive of Jobcentre Plus.""As this is a personal matter relating to the individual involved, I will write to you separately."

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