Written question asked by Andrew Welsh (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 6 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 March 2001. It was answered by Hugh Bayley (Labour) on Monday, 12 March 2001 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 from the Scottish Executive about increasing levels of benefit take-up.

Answer: Mr. Welsh: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what representations he has received from the Scottish Executive about increasing levels of benefit take-up. [153072] Mr. Bayley: We are in regular contact with the Scottish Executive over a number of issues. Reducing poverty is an aim of both administrations and the UK Government works in partnership with the Scottish Executive, through mechanisms such as the Joint Ministerial Committee on Poverty.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 153072; 364 c461W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Cooperation Poverty Scotland Social security benefits Take-up Scottish Executive
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