Mr. BendelTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if individuals receiving(a) interim estimated benefits and (b) initial awards of (i) retirement pensions, (ii) incapacity benefit and (iii) jobseeker's allowance payments will be given the correct payments in due course. [59573]
§ Mr. TimmsYes. When information is available from NIRS2, the claims of all individuals receiving interim payments and initial awards of Retirement Pension, Incapacity Benefit and Jobseeker's Allowance will be looked at again and the correct amount of benefit put into payment. Arrears will be paid as appropriate.