§ Mr. WoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what steps he is taking to deal with delays in pension payments due to computer breakdown at the Contributions Agency in Newcastle. [78050]
§ Mr. TimmsA statement on the steps taken to minimise disruption in pension payments and other benefits due to delays in implementing facilities on the Contributions Agency computer, the National Insurance Recording System (NIRS2) was set out by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Security in his written answer on 15 March 1999,Official Report, columns 486–88.