Written question asked by Diane Abbott (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 July 1988. It was answered by Michael Portillo (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 July 1988 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Security.

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Untitled Written question

Question

Further to 132 c550-1W, in respect of transitional payments; when people can start making claims; how central unit will obtain necessary information & documentation that will allow calculation of transitional payment for housing benefit claimants; what information claimants should submit; where claims for transitional payments can be made & if claims will be accepted at both local DHSS offices & housing benefit offices as well as at central unit in Glasgow - (Holding answer 15 July 1988)

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

137 c841-2W;137 c825-7W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Housing benefit Information Social security Social security benefits Reform Department of Health and Social Security