Written question asked by Derek Wyatt (Labour) on Monday, 5 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 July 2004. It was answered by Chris Pond (Labour) on Thursday, 8 July 2004 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 put the administration of housing benefit in Swale out to tender; what plans he has to improve the administration of housing benefit at Swale Borough Council.

Answer: Mr. Wyatt: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (1) what plans he has to put the administration of housing benefit in Swale out to tender; [182979] (2) what plans he has to improve the administration of housing benefit at Swale Borough Council. [182980] Mr. Pond: The Benefit Fraud Inspectorate is currently carrying out an inspection of benefit administration and counter-fraud activity in Swale Borough Council, with a report expected to be published in October 2004. Once the authority has had the opportunity to respond to the report, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will consider what further action needs to be taken.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 423 c837W; 182979;182980
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Contracts Administration Housing benefit Fraud Standards Swale Borough Council Swale
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk