Written question asked by Lord Willetts (Conservative) on Monday, 30 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 May 2001. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2001 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what is the average arrears payment and the average compensation payment made to people who have been victims of the problems with the NIRS2 computer system, broken down into claimants of each of the benefits affected. - Inc table.

Answer: Mr. Willetts: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is the average arrears payment and the average compensation payment made to people who have been victims of the problems with the NIRS2 computer system, broken down into claimants of each of the benefits affected. [160224] Mr. Rooker: [holding answer 3 May 2001]: The only reason there have been victims of the NIRS2 computer system is because of the terms on which the system was purchased by the previous administration. We are dealing with the consequences to ensure people do not lose out. _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Benefit Average amount of benefit arrears paid (£) Average amount of compensation paid (£ p) Retirement Pension 323 12.20 Widows Benefit 1,665 29.97 Incapacity Benefit 305 19.55 Jobseeker's Allowance 381 31.44 _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 368 c8-9W; 160224
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Compensation Computers Administrative delays ICT Inland Revenue Social security benefits Social Security Contributions Agency
Contains statistics: Yes
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