Written question asked by John Battle (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 April 1988. It was answered by Michael Portillo (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 April 1988 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Security.

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Written question

Question

To name 45 local councils listed in DHSS housing benefit reform implementation progress report as not being ready to meet deadline of 1 to 4 April for implementation of new housing benefit scheme; to name those which indicated that they expect problems & delays with their computer software; in converting existing cases to new housing benefit scheme & to make available from each council survey "Housing Benefit Reforms April 1988: Progress on Implementation" - Incl ref to summary of responses in Library (Dep 3847)

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

131 c119W;131 c118-9W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Software Administrative delays Housing benefit Local government Social security Social security benefits Training Reform