HC Deb 10 January 1989 vol 144 c565W
Mr. Cox

To 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 Lloyd

We 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. Harman

To 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 Lloyd

Survey-based estimates of the numbers of people who may be eligible for benefit but who do not claim are available only at national level.