Written question asked by Martin Redmond (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 October 1988. It was answered by Baroness Thatcher (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 October 1988 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

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Untitled Written question

Question

Why DSS uses multiplier different from that used by Dept of Employment to calculate weekly benefit savings; what multipliers are used; what consideration has been given to alternative multipliers

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

139 c305W;139 c303W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Department of Social Security Statistics Social security benefits Department of Employment