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Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 30 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 November 2002. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Monday, 4 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 raise the benefit rates for working age adults.
Answer

Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will raise the benefit rates for working age adults. [79205] Malcolm Wicks: We keep all benefit rates under continuous review. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will make an announcement in due course about the proposed rates of benefit which will apply from April 2003.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
79205; 392 c85W;392 c84W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Increases Social security benefits Levels
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk