Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 February 2002. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 February 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, in how many cases claimants have withheld consent to the exercise of the power to deduct overpaid (a) child benefit and (b) guardians allowance from other benefits under section 71(8) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992. - Inc ref to Social Security Administration Act 1992.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in how many cases claimants have withheld consent to the exercise of the power to deduct overpaid (a) child benefit and (b) guardians allowance from other benefits under section 71(8) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992. [35164] Malcolm Wicks: The exercise of power under Section 71(8) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 permits recovery of overpaid benefits without consent. An overpayment of Child Benefit or Guardians Allowance may therefore be recovered from other benefits providing payment is being made to the same claimant.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 35164; 380 c1323-4W;380 c1325-6W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Child benefit Deductions Overpayments Social security benefits Guardian's allowance
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk