§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many people in receipt of(a) pension,(b) income support and (c) both have had their payment delayed as a result of the income support computer software being unable to calculate payment due to increases in retirement pension; if such problems in making payments had been anticipated; if similar failures in processing payments are expected at the beginning of the next financial year; and if he will make a statement. [58032]
§ Mr. McCartneyWe are not aware of any delay in payments of(a) retirement pension, (b) income support or (c) both as a result of the income support computer software being unable to calculate payment due to increases in retirement pension.