Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 November 2001. It was answered by Ian McCartney (Labour) on Monday, 26 November 2001 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Dept for Work and Pensions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how the reports on (a) take-up of income-related benefits and (b) households below average income in 1999-2000 can be accessed through his Department's website; and if he will take steps to clarify the procedure to be followed by users of the site. - Includes ref to http://www.dss.gov.uk/asd/tu9900f.pdf and to http://www.dss.gov.uk/publications/dss/2001/hbai/index.htm.

Answer: Paul Flynn: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how the reports on (a) take-up of income-related benefits and (b) households below average income in 1999-2000 can be accessed through his Department's website; and if he will take steps to clarify the procedure to be followed by users of the site. [13725] Mr. McCartney: Reports on the take-up of income- related benefits can be found at: http://www.dss.gov.uk/ asd/tu9900f.pdf The households below average income survey can be found at: http://www.dss.gov.uk/publications/dss/2001/ hbai/index.htm An improved Department for Work and Pensions website will be launched in December. The homepage of this site will include a link to research reports produced by the Department.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 13725; 375 c708W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Internet Personal income Low incomes Means-tested benefits Take-up
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk