To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the production of a form for automatic claims of council tax and housing benefits. (188684)

I have frequent discussions with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions about a range of issues. I very much welcome the efforts of his Department to make these benefits more accessible: simplifying the claims process for pensioners is part of this drive.