Written question asked by Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 16 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 November 2002. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 November 2002 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, if he will place in the Library a copy of the letter to be sent to child benefit customers on 28th October informing them of their options for receiving benefit from April 2003. - Includes fact that copy has been placed in Library (Dep 03/1350).

Answer: Steve Webb: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will place in the Library a copy of the letter to be sent to child benefit customers on 28th October informing them of their options for receiving benefit from April 2003. [76108] Malcolm Wicks: A copy of the mailing sent to child benefit customers has been placed in the Library. The mailing consists of an invitation letter, supplementary information, a form to capture bank details and a pre- paid envelope. It explains account options that are open to customers and how to transfer to payment directly into an account.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 76108; 392 c406W;392 c311-2W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Child benefit Correspondence Payments Recipients Social security benefits Payment methods
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk