Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Monday, 14 December 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 December 1998. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Thursday, 17 December 1998 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, how many applications for maternity benefit from the self-employed are (a) outstanding and (b) have been paid late as a result of the failure of the Contributions Agency computer system. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Chope: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many applications for maternity benefit from the self-employed are (a) outstanding and (b) have been paid late as a result of the failure of the Contributions Agency computer system. [64446] Mr. Timms: The estimated number of applications for maternity benefit from the self-employed, which are outstanding for November 1998, is 830. This is 60 more than the estimated figure for November 1997. The number that have been paid late because of delays attributable to the NIRS2 system is not available as information for the reason for any delay in payment is not recorded. Source: Central Data Unit and Analytical Services Division.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 64446; 322 c716W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Software Computers Administrative delays Payments Maternity benefits Social Security Contributions Agency Self-employed
Contains statistics: Yes