Disability and Carers Benefits Directorate (Hansard, 10 July 2000)

HC Deb 10 July 2000 vol 353 cc381-2W 381W

§ Mr. Winnick
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is the practice of the Director of the Disability and Carers Benefits Directorate in replying to letters from hon. Members writing on behalf of constituents; and if he personally signs such replies. [130008]
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§ Mr. Bayley
When letters are received from hon. Members, acknowledgements are issued on the day of receipt with a commitment to respond fully within 10 working days. This is in line with the Secretary of State's targets for answering correspondence.
The Director of the Disability and Carer Benefits Directorate personally signs replies unless he is unavailable. A nominated deputy will then reply on his behalf.