§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what residential requirements he sets for the payment of DSS benefits; whether he plans any changes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BurtPeople who do not have a fixed abode, and who meet the entitlement conditions for a benefit, will often have to come to a social security or Employment Service office in person to collect their girocheque or notification to pick up their order book from a post office. In some cases they are posted to an address nominated by claimants. For unemployed people the entitlement conditions include being available for, and actively seeking work. These conditions are rigorously checked by Employment Service staff. Social security and Employment Service staff are careful to verify the identities of all claimants, and our computer systems will show if someone is making a duplicate claim at another office.