Written question asked by Lord Field of Birkenhead (Labour) on Thursday, 23 November 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 November 2017 (named day). It was answered by Sarah Newton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 November 2017 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Employment and Support Allowance
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to reimburse claimants of Employment and Support Allowance who were subject to payment miscalculations between 2011 and 2015 when those people were moved from incapacity benefit and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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We are aware that some individuals have been underpaid when moving to Employment and Support Allowance. The department has started to put this right and will bring these plans to parliament.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 115232
- Session
- 2017-19
- Related items
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Employment and Support Allowance: Maladministration
Thursday, 7 December 2017
Written questions
House of Commons
- Subjects
- Maladministration Employment and support allowance
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