Written question asked by Lord Smith of Finsbury (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 January 1996. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 January 1996 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: Statement on when he proposes to introduce regulations to integrate one parent benefit and child benefit.

Answer: Mr. Chris Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when he proposes to introduce regulations to integrate one-parent benefit; and child benefit; and if he will make a statement. [8510] Mr. Andrew Mitchell: We aim to commence the statutory consultation procedures under sections 170 to 176 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 in February. Regulations will be laid before Parliament as soon as possible after the consultation process is completed.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 8510; 269 c571W;269 c569W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Child benefit Social security Reform One parent benefit Statutory instruments
Legislation: Social Security Administration Act 1992