Written question asked by Nigel Waterson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 March 2010. It was answered by Helen Goodman (Labour) on Monday, 29 March 2010 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Council Tax Benefits
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what steps her Department has taken to draft legislation to facilitate the renaming of council tax benefit as council tax rebate; and when she expects to lay such legislation before Parliament.
- Answer
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The powers we have taken in the Welfare Reform Act 2009 will enable us to make the change of name to council tax rebate quickly through an order, once we have established a timetable that takes into account the full costs and implementation requirements of local authorities.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 508 c709W; 324748
- Session
- 2009-10
- Subjects
- Council tax benefits
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