§ Mr. DenhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what guidance he intends to give his Department's offices in respect of the calculation of a work cycle under the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) Regulations 1996 (SI 1996, No. 2745). [5093]
§ Mr. Roger EvansGuidance on the calculation of a work cycle under the regulations will be included in the information on the new rules being issued currently by the Benefits Agency to its offices. In addition, the chief adjudication officer will be issuing guidance to adjudication officers about the changes. This will also include guidance on the calculation of a work cycle.
§ Mr. DenhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what representations he has received regarding the Social Security (Computation of Earnings) Regulations 1996 and Social Security (Invalid Care Allowance) Amendment Regulations 1996 (SI 1996, No. 2744). [5094]
§ Mr. EvansMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Security has received one representation. The chairman of the Social Security Advisory Committee wrote following the committee's meeting in October at which it was decided that the regulations could be made without a formal reference to the committee.
§ Mr. DenhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what provisions he has made to help claimants who will lose their entitlement under the new rules of the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) Regulations 1996 (SI 1996, No. 2745). [5099]
§ Mr. EvansThe regulations do not include transitional protection measures for claimants who will lose their entitlement under the new rules.