Backdated Claims

Mr. Hannam
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will list the benefits for which claimants may backdate claims for proven good cause within a prescribed time.

Mr. Scott
The benefits for which claims may be backdated for proven good cause are as follows: Unemployment BenefitSickness BenefitInvalidity BenefitSevere Disablement AllowanceDisablement Benefit (including increases of Disablement Benefit)Reduced Earnings AllowanceIncome SupportHousing BenefitCommunity Charge BenefitFamily CreditSocial Fund Payments in respect of maternity expenses, funeral expenses and expenses for heating incurred in a period of cold weather.