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Written question asked by Rushanara Ali (Labour) on Friday, 28 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 July 2019 (named day). It was answered by Justin Tomlinson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 July 2019 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Employment and Support Allowance: Greater London

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 9 May 2019 to Question 250471 on Employment and Support Allowance, how many claimants in each London borough were incorrectly classified as being entitled to contribution-based rather than income-based Employment and Support Allowance.

Answer

We are not able to make robust estimates of the numbers of cases likely to be due arrears at a local authority level. All estimates are national only.

Local authority breakdowns of numbers of cases that have been paid arrears to date could only be provided at disproportionate cost.

We are focusing our efforts on contacting all potentially affected individuals to ensure they are paid as quickly as possible.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
270763
Session
2017-19
Related items
Employment and Support Allowance
Thursday, 9 May 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Arrears Greater London Incapacity benefit Maladministration Staff Employment and support allowance Underpayments
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk