HC Deb 16 December 1991 vol 201 cc80-1W
Mr. Fearn

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what representations he has received concerning the level of income support for people living in residential care.

Miss Widdecombe

We have recently received a small number of representations about the proposed April 1992 increases, which have generally been welcomed.

Mr. Meacher

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what representations he has received following the computerisation of claims for income support; what information he has on the error rate in computerised assessments and on the number of checks by supervisors of the assessments of claims; and if he will make a statement.

Miss Widdecombe

The administration of income support is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member with such information as is available and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.

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