Written question asked by Adrian Flook (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 July 2004. It was answered by Chris Pond (Labour) on Monday, 5 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, how many people in Taunton have been contacted about converting to direct payment of benefits; how many people in Taunton have converted to direct payment since the conversion process started; and how many people in Taunton are still to be contacted about converting to direct payment. - Inc fact that information obtained only at disproportionate cost.

Answer: Mr. Flook: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many people in Taunton have been contacted about converting to direct payment of benefits; how many people in Taunton have converted to direct payment since the conversion process started; and how many people in Taunton are still to be contacted about converting to direct payment. [164558] Mr. Pond: We do not have the information requested. This information could be obtained only at disproportionate cost. Key figures on the progress of conversion to direct payment are available in the Library and are updated every four weeks.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 164558; 423 c522W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Payments Social security benefits Automated credit transfer Taunton Payment methods
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk