§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what are the reasons for the delays in payment of state pensions and other state benefits.
§ Mr. Peter LloydWe are not aware of any general delays in the payment of state pensions and other state benefits. If, however, the hon. Member is aware of difficulty in a particular case, I should be grateful for the details.
§ Ms. HarmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will estimate the amount of benefits to which people in Peckham are entitled but which is not claimed.
§ Mr. Peter LloydSurvey-based estimates of the numbers of people who may be eligible for benefit but who do not claim are available only at national level.