§ Mr. WebbTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when Benefits Agency leaflet GL24 superseded leaflet NI246. [113080]
§ Angela EagleThis is a matter for Peter Mathison, the Chief Executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member.
Letter from Peter Mathison to Mr. Steve Webb, dated 9 March 2000:
The Secretary of State has asked me to respond to your recent Parliamentary Question asking when the Benefits Agency (BA) leaflet GL24 superseded leaflet NI246.Leaflet NI246, "How to Appeal", is appropriate to appeals being made under the old adjudication system. Leaflet GL24, "If You Think Our Decision Is Wrong", applies to the new rules on decision making and appeals (DMA). These rules were introduced progressively from June through to November 1999. The table attached shows when benefits changed to the DMA procedures.Both leaflets are currently in circulation, however, NI246 is no longer produced and should only be available on request by those customers who have appeals outstanding under the old regulations.I hope this is helpful.
Date changed to DMA Benefit 1 June 1999 Child Support 5 July 1999 Child Benefit Guardians Allowance Industrial Injuries Benefit 6 September 1999 Retirement Pension Widows Benefit Incapacity Benefit Severe Disablement Allowance Maternity Allowance 5 October 1999 Working Families Tax Credit Disabled Persons Tax Credit 18 October 1999 Jobseekers Allowance Disability Living Allowance Attendance Allowance Invalid Care Allowance 29 November 1999 Income Support Social Fund