Written question asked by Margaret Ewing (Scottish National Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 May 1989. It was answered by Peter Lloyd (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 May 1989 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What guidance is given to adjudication officers as to eligibility for transitional payments; & what steps have been taken to ensure that adjudication officers do not treat as an increase in income restoration of full retirement pension to pensioners who were in receipt of reduced rate pensions during their attendance at hospital. - Includes ref to Part 35 of "Adjudication Officers Guide" in Library.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

153 c270W

Session

1988-89

Subjects

Codes of practice Capital rules Discharges Income support Hospitals Patients Personal income Pensioners Social security State retirement pensions Reform