Written question asked by Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 18 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 April 2002. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 April 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, what plans he has to transfer responsibility for the administration of local authority benefits to Jobcentre Plus offices.

Answer: Mr. Webb: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what plans he has to transfer responsibility for the administration of local authority benefits to Jobcentre Plus offices. [52084] Malcolm Wicks: We are encouraging Jobcentre Plus and local authority managers to build on the framework of liaison and service level agreements that already exist. This will help to ensure the efficient administration of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit, which is so important for many of the people using our services, not least in helping the transition to work.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 52084; 384 c205W;384 c204W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Council tax benefits Administration Cooperation Housing benefit Jobcentres Jobcentre Plus Local government
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk