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Written question asked by Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 14 December 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 December 1999. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 20 December 1999 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will estimate the unit cost to Post Office Counters Limited of processing a benefit payment by (a) voucher, (b) Girocheque and (c) payable order. - This information is in commercial confidence between the Post Office and the Benefits Agency.
Answer

Mr. Webb: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will estimate the unit cost to Post Office Counters Ltd. of processing a benefit payment by (a) voucher, (b) Girocheque and (c) payable order. [103143] Mr. Alan Johnson: This information is in commercial confidence between the Post Office and the Benefits Agency.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
341 c380W; 103143
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Costs Payments Post offices Social security benefits Post Office Counters Automation