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Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 January 2002. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Monday, 21 January 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 advice will be available to benefit claimants who do not have a bank account when the move to ACT takes place.
Answer

Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what advice will be available to benefit claimants who do not have a bank account when the move to ACT takes place. [28938] Malcolm Wicks: If claimants do not have a bank account, staff will discuss options with them to help them make the best choice for their circumstances.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28938; 378 c634W;378 c630W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Bank services Advisory services Recipients Social security benefits Automated credit transfer
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk