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 overpaid (a) child benefit and (b) guardian's allowance has been deducted from other benefits in each year since 1992 under the provisions of section 71(8) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992; and what the total value is of the overpaid (i) child benefit and (ii) guardian's allowance so deducted.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in how many cases overpaid (a) child benefit and (b) guardians allowance has been deducted from other benefits in each year since 1992 under the provisions of section 71(8) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992; and what the total value is of the overpaid (i) child benefit and (ii) guardians allowance so deducted. [35163] Malcolm Wicks: Information is not available in the format requested.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 35163; 380 c1324W;380 c1326W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Child benefit Deductions Overpayments Social security benefits Guardian's allowance
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk