§ Mr. RooneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what benefit payment cards will be introduced for claimants of JSA; and what transitional arrangements will apply. [24150]
§ Mr. HealdJobseeker's allowance claimants will be issued with the same benefit payment card as other social security customers. Claimants of jobseeker's allowance will be paid by girocheque until they are converted to the benefit payment card which, on current planning assumptions, will commence in October 1997.