HC Deb 12 June 1997 vol 295 c543W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if she will make a statement on the applicability of the Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997 to settlements on and after 1 October 1997. [2846]

Mr. Bradley

It is intended that the provisions of the Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997 will apply to all compensation payments made on or after Monday 6 October 1997 unless they are made in pursuance of a court order or agreement made before that day.