Written question asked by David Rendel (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 1 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 February 1999. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Thursday, 4 February 1999 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if he will estimate the cost to the Contributions Agency of compensating all benefit recipients who have lost out as a result of delays in the implementation of the NIRS II system. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Rendel: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will estimate the cost to the Contributions Agency of compensating all benefit recipients who have lost out as a result of delays in the implementation of the NIRS2 system. [69299] Mr. Timms: Full details of the additional compensation scheme announced by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Security on Monday 1 February have not yet been finalised. Our best estimate is that the costs will be between £3 million and £4 million. Estimates of administration costs and additional amounts payable through the existing Departmental arrangements will be made when details of the scheme are finalised.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 69299; 324 c782W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Compensation Software Costs Computers Administrative delays Payments Social security benefits Social Security Contributions Agency
Contains statistics: Yes