§ Mr. WebbTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what plans he has to transfer responsibility for the administration of local authority benefits to Jobcentre Plus offices. [52084]
§ Malcolm WicksWe are encouraging Jobcentre Plus and local authority managers to build on the framework of liaison and service level agreements that already exist. This will help to ensure the efficient administration of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit, which is so important for many of the people using our services, not least in helping the transition to work.