§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions when the decision of the appeal tribunal on 23 April to pay income support to Mr. F A Street of Kingsbridge, Devon from 31 October 2003 will be implemented; and what the reasons are why payment has not been made. [176216]
§ Mr. PondThe administration of Jobcentre Plus is a matter for the Chief Executive of Jobcentre Plus, David Anderson. He will write to the hon. Member.
Letter from David Anderson to Mr. Steen, dated 27 May 2004:
The Secretary of State has asked me to reply direct to your question concerning payment of income support for Mr. F A Street, following an appeal tribunal decision. This is something which falls within the responsibilities delegated to me as Chief Executive of Jobcentre Plus.
Details of benefit claims are confidential and I will write to you directly on the matter in question.
This is in line with Part 2, paragraph 12 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.