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Written question asked by Donald Dewar (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 May 1995. It was answered by Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 May 1995 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Dept of Social Security

Question
What will be the cost of issuing benefit payment cards to all recipients of DSS benefits receiving payment through post offices, including the costs of installing equipment in the post offices concerned. - The feasibility study estimated set up costs to be £135 million. Competitive proposals, incl set up costs, are now being sought from 5 potential contractors.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
259 c497W
Session
1994-95
Subjects
Costs Payments Post offices Social security benefits Automation
Contains statistics
Yes