How many home visits have been made by Benefits Agency staff in the course of their duties in the latest period for which figures are available; and what were the equivalent figures (a) three, (b) five, (c) 10 and (d) 15 years ago. - Includes figures. (Holding answer 14 June...

How many home visits have been made by Benefits Agency staff in the course of their duties in the latest period for which figures are available; and what were the equivalent figures (a) three, (b) five, (c) 10 and (d) 15 years ago. - Includes figures. (Holding answer 14 June...

What measures he will take to ensure that members of the Association of British Insurers adhere to future guidance on mortgage protection insurance; and if he will produce a report on the development of this part of the insurance market before October; and when he expects the Association of British...

What measures he will take to ensure that members of the Association of British Insurers adhere to future guidance on mortgage protection insurance; and if he will produce a report on the development of this part of the insurance market before October; and when he expects the Association of British...

If he will list the firms who have been invited to tender for the introduction and operation of the benefit payment card system.

If he will list the firms who have been invited to tender for the introduction and operation of the benefit payment card system.

To comment on the benefit payment cards he intends to introduce with particular reference to the information carried on the cards and the photographic and electronic methods of identifying the holder.

To comment on the benefit payment cards he intends to introduce with particular reference to the information carried on the cards and the photographic and electronic methods of identifying the holder.

When he expects the first benefit payment cards to be issued; and when all such cards will be issued. - It is envisaged that the first benefit payment cards will be issued in 1996. The full implementation process is expected to take three years from then.

When he expects the first benefit payment cards to be issued; and when all such cards will be issued. - It is envisaged that the first benefit payment cards will be issued in 1996. The full implementation process is expected to take three years from then.

What state earnings related pension would be received in the years 2010 and 2040 by (a) a man and (b) a woman both with a full national insurance contribution record and earning throughout (i) national average earnings, (ii) one and a half times average earnings, (iii) and half average earnings,...

What state earnings related pension would be received in the years 2010 and 2040 by (a) a man and (b) a woman both with a full national insurance contribution record and earning throughout (i) national average earnings, (ii) one and a half times average earnings, (iii) and half average earnings,...

What savings he expects will arise from the introduction of benefit payment cards; and if he will set out the basis on which this calculation is made, together with the multiplier used. - Inc estimates and figures.

What savings he expects will arise from the introduction of benefit payment cards; and if he will set out the basis on which this calculation is made, together with the multiplier used. - Inc estimates and figures.

How many post offices in the United Kingdom will be adopted for the use of benefit payment cards. - All post offices will be able to make benefit payments using the card.

How many post offices in the United Kingdom will be adopted for the use of benefit payment cards. - All post offices will be able to make benefit payments using the card.

What will be the cost of issuing benefit payment cards to all recipients of DSS benefits receiving payment through post offices, including the costs of installing equipment in the post offices concerned. - The feasibility study estimated set up costs to be £135 million. Competitive proposals, incl set up costs,...

What will be the cost of issuing benefit payment cards to all recipients of DSS benefits receiving payment through post offices, including the costs of installing equipment in the post offices concerned. - The feasibility study estimated set up costs to be £135 million. Competitive proposals, incl set up costs,...

How many benefit payment cards he estimates will have to be issued if all benefit payments at post offices are to be automated; and if he will list the benefits involved and his estimate of the numbers of recipients involved with each benefit. - Figure given.

How many benefit payment cards he estimates will have to be issued if all benefit payments at post offices are to be automated; and if he will list the benefits involved and his estimate of the numbers of recipients involved with each benefit. - Figure given.

When he intends to issue the first benefit payment cards; and when he expects that all benefits payable at post offices will be included in the system. - The first benefit payment cards are expected to be issued in 1996 and the whole implementation process is expected to take up...

When he intends to issue the first benefit payment cards; and when he expects that all benefits payable at post offices will be included in the system. - The first benefit payment cards are expected to be issued in 1996 and the whole implementation process is expected to take up...

What he estimates in current cost terms will be the annual cost of administering and maintaining the benefit payment card system when fully operational. - Inc figure.

What he estimates in current cost terms will be the annual cost of administering and maintaining the benefit payment card system when fully operational. - Inc figure.

Pursuant to his Answer of 5th April, Official Report, c1224W, on what basis he estimates that the amendment to the Pensions Bill [Lords] which would base the calculation of entitlement to benefits under the State Earnings-Related Pension Scheme on the best 44 years of earnings would cost £2.5 billion per...

Pursuant to his Answer of 5th April, Official Report, c1224W, on what basis he estimates that the amendment to the Pensions Bill [Lords] which would base the calculation of entitlement to benefits under the State Earnings-Related Pension Scheme on the best 44 years of earnings would cost £2.5 billion per...

Pursuant to 251 c630W, on cost of reintroducing the earnings link for uprating retirement pensions and linked benefits on the basis of the assumptions used in that answer, if he will estimate the effect on national insurance contributions rates in the years from 1997-98 to 2006-07. - Table given.

Pursuant to 251 c630W, on cost of reintroducing the earnings link for uprating retirement pensions and linked benefits on the basis of the assumptions used in that answer, if he will estimate the effect on national insurance contributions rates in the years from 1997-98 to 2006-07. - Table given.

How many people he estimates will pay tax on incapacity benefit in each of the next three financial years; and what will be the average increase in tax payable as a result of the extension of tax to invalidity in each of these years and the total yield to the...

How many people he estimates will pay tax on incapacity benefit in each of the next three financial years; and what will be the average increase in tax payable as a result of the extension of tax to invalidity in each of these years and the total yield to the...

What was the average amount of maintenance payable as a result of a full assessment by the Child Support Agency in cases where there are (a) one, (b) two and (c) more than two children, and the overall average figure excluding cases where the absent parent is on income support...

What was the average amount of maintenance payable as a result of a full assessment by the Child Support Agency in cases where there are (a) one, (b) two and (c) more than two children, and the overall average figure excluding cases where the absent parent is on income support...

What were the estimated costs in each of the first three years of operation of the office in Leicester being established as a result of the decision to tax incapacity benefit; and if he will define the range of work being undertaken there and give the number of staff employed...

What were the estimated costs in each of the first three years of operation of the office in Leicester being established as a result of the decision to tax incapacity benefit; and if he will define the range of work being undertaken there and give the number of staff employed...

What estimate he has made of the number of women who will be entitled (a) to enhanced invalidity benefit payments and (b) back payment of benefits if his Department's appeal against the Commissioners' decision in the case of Mrs Rose Graham fails; and what estimate he has made of the...

What estimate he has made of the number of women who will be entitled (a) to enhanced invalidity benefit payments and (b) back payment of benefits if his Department's appeal against the Commissioners' decision in the case of Mrs Rose Graham fails; and what estimate he has made of the...

If he will set out the procedures for re-claiming an over-payment of tax in cases where deductions have been made at source by the Benefits Agency as a result of the decision to tax incapacity benefit.

If he will set out the procedures for re-claiming an over-payment of tax in cases where deductions have been made at source by the Benefits Agency as a result of the decision to tax incapacity benefit.

What allowances will be taken into account when the Benefits Agency issues a tax code and deducts tax at source from someone liable to pay tax but whose only income is incapacity benefit.

What allowances will be taken into account when the Benefits Agency issues a tax code and deducts tax at source from someone liable to pay tax but whose only income is incapacity benefit.