HC Deb 15 March 1984 vol 56 c262W
Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the average time that claimants have to wait to receive their housing benefit first payment from the date of their claim for (a) certificated housing benefit, (b) standard housing benefit and (c) housing benefit supplement.

Dr. Boyson

The Department does not have any information on the average time that claimants have to wait to receive housing benefit or housing benefit supplement.