Written question asked by Jackie Ballard (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 24 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 December 1999. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 December 1999 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what representations he has received about the performance of CSL in relation to the administration of housing and council tax benefits.

Answer: Jackie Ballard: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what representations he has received about the performance of CSL in relation to the administration of housing and council tax benefits. [100227] Angela Eagle: Taunton Deane Borough Council has informed the Department about the level of CSL's performance in their area. The Authority is closely monitoring the situation and has established a clear path forward to secure improvements in the level of CSL's performance. The Authority will keep the Department informed of all significant developments.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 340 c240-1W; 100227
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Council tax benefits Administration Housing benefit Social security benefits Standards Taunton CSL Group