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Written question asked by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Monday, 19 January 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 January 2015 (named day). It was answered by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Monday, 26 January 2015 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Social Security Benefits

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many peer reviews his Department has carried out following the death of benefit claimants; how many such reviews involved the sanctioning of claimants; and in how many cases his Department's action was found to be inappropriate or incorrect.

Answer

The Department has conducted 49 peer reviews relating to the death of a claimant. Peer reviews are conducted to assure the Department’s processes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
221196
Session
2014-15
Related items
Social Security Benefits
Friday, 6 March 2015
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Death Disqualification Social security benefits
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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