§ Mr. DhandaTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what steps his Department is taking to encourage people on low incomes to claim council tax benefit. [138653]
§ Mr. PondLocal authorities have a statutory duty to promote council tax benefit for which they use leaflets, posters and information on websites. Most authorities also include information when issuing council tax bills.
A specific leaflet on council tax benefit is available from post offices, as well as information included in generic departmental guides.