NIRS 2

HC Deb 20 July 2001 vol 372 cc684-5W

Mr. Webb

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (1) if he will estimate the number of pensioners who are currently receiving incorrect payments in respect of(a) the state retirement pension and (b) SERPS that have been caused by problems with the NIRS 2 computer system; [356]

(2) if he will estimate the average number of newly entitled pensioners who are receiving incorrect payments in respect of (a) the state retirement pension and (b) SERPS that are caused by problems with the NIRS 2 computer system; [357]

(3) if he will estimate the average weekly (a) underpayment and (b) overpayment in respect of (i) the state retirement pension and (ii) SERPS that are caused by problems with the NIRS 2 computer system. [358]

Mr. McCartney

I will write to the hon. Member.