HC Deb 03 July 1997 vol 297 c280W
Ms Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) if she will make a statement on the legislation relating to late claims for benefit; [2236]

(2) what plans she has to review the three-months limit on the backdating of benefits; and if she will make a statement. [2235]

Mr. Bradley

I refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State on 2 July,Official Report, columns 207–209.