§ Mr. HannamTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will list the benefits for which claimants may backdate claims for proven good cause within a prescribed time.
§ Mr. ScottThe benefits for which claims may be backdated for proven good cause are as follows:
- Unemployment Benefit
- Sickness Benefit
- Invalidity Benefit
- Severe Disablement Allowance
- Disablement Benefit (including increases of Disablement Benefit)
- Reduced Earnings Allowance
- Income Support
- Housing Benefit
- Community Charge Benefit
- Family Credit
- Social Fund Payments in respect of maternity expenses, funeral expenses and expenses for heating incurred in a period of cold weather.