Questions

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• Title:	When, by whom, and for what reason the intention to provide satellite welfare officers at Parish Halls was abandoned? Would he also advise who was consulted regarding this change of plan
  Question type:	Oral
  Asked by:	Gerard Baudains
  Answered by:	Minister for Social Security
  Question date:	17/06/2008
  Reference:

  Senator P.F. Routier (The Minister for … 4.3.3 Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier: I think the Minister said there are about 35 … 4.3.4 Deputy J.A. Martin: Sorry, Sir, he missed the …

• Title:	Will the cost of multiple G.P. home visits to housebound patients be met by the Income Support Scheme or will there be a limit on the number of visits for which a claim can be made
  Question type:	Oral
  Asked by:	Kevin Lewis
  Answered by:	Minister for Social Security
  Question date:	12/02/2008
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  Senator P.F. Routier (The Minister for Social Security … The department recognises a G.P.’s duty … 2.11.5 Deputy J.A. Martin: In his first answer to Deputy Lewis, I am sure the Minister …

• Title:	Describe the changes in the replacement of the rent rebate abatement scheme with the accommodation component in income support and give the overall numbers of households claiming the benefit and the total sum spent
  Question type:	Oral
  Asked by:	Geoffrey Southern
  Answered by:	Minister for Social Security
  Question date:	01/07/2008
  Reference:

  Will the Minister describe the changes involved in the replacement of the rent rebate … 2.13.1 Deputy J.A. Martin: I accept the Minister is criticising Deputy Southern and he can …

• Title:	With the possibility of people delaying visits to their doctor, can the Minister provide comparable data on the number of G.P. visits before and after the introduction of income support
  Question type:	Oral
  Asked by:	Celia Warren
  Answered by:	Minister for Social Security
  Question date:	01/07/2008
  Reference:

  Senator P.F. Routier (The Minister for Social Security … Hopefully I can reassure the Deputy that there … 2.1.4 Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Martin: I would just like a small clarification …

• Title:	What problems have been encountered in the delivery of income support to applicants in the first 2 weeks of operation
  Question type:	Oral
  Asked by:	Geoffrey Southern
  Answered by:	Minister for Social Security
  Question date:	12/02/2008
  Reference:

  Senator P.F. Routier (The Minister for Social Security … It was always expected given the … 2.1.3 Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier: Could the Minister give us the assurance that G.P …

• Title:	How many people have completed a G.S.T. refund form to date and how many households, if any, were entitled to the refund
  Question type:	Oral
  Asked by:	Judy Martin
  Answered by:	Minister for Social Security
  Question date:	02/12/2008
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  2.14 Deputy J.A. Martin of the Minister for Social Security regarding GST funds: Will the … Senator P.F. Routier (The Minister for Social Security … I am pleased we have time to answer …

• Title:	Questions to Minister without notice Social Security
  Question type:	Oral
  Asked by:	Questions without notice
  Answered by:	Minister for Social Security
  Question date:	01/04/2008
  Reference:

  The advertisement is for the job of personal assistant to the chief officer of Social … 3.3 Deputy J.A. Martin: Perhaps if he had looked closely at his 20,000 people on income …

• Title:	Will the Minister be informing those who are receiving income support, how much they will receive when the department starts to phase-out protection payments in October
  Question type:	Oral
  Asked by:	Judy Martin
  Answered by:	Minister for Social Security
  Question date:	13/05/2008
  Reference:

  2.3 � Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier of the Minister for Social Security regarding the … 2.3.7 Deputy J.A. Martin On transition, nobody is supposed to be any worse off …

• Title:	How are young jobseekers advised of their entitlement to a jobseeker’s allowance in their own right under the Income Support scheme with supplementary questions
  Question type:	Oral
  Asked by:	Judy Martin
  Answered by:	Minister for Social Security
  Question date:	16/09/2008
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  2.7 � Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier of the Minister for Social Security regarding … 2.7.4 Deputy J.A. Martin: I am sorry, I do still think there is some confusion …

• Title:	Has the Social Security preferred suppliers for items covered by special payment provisions within the income support scheme; namely carpets, white goods and dental treatments? How are these dedicated suppliers were identified and selected
  Question type:	Oral
  Asked by:	Judy Martin
  Answered by:	Minister for Social Security
  Question date:	01/07/2008
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  2.4 � Deputy J.A. Martin of the Minister for Social Security regarding preferred suppliers … 2.4.1 Deputy J.A. Martin: I fully understand why, not particularly how, the same suppliers …

• Title:	What contingency arrangements exist for the payment of monies to households who do not submit their application form for income support by 28th January 2008
  Question type:	Oral
  Asked by:	Judy Martin
  Answered by:	Minister for Social Security
  Question date:	15/01/2008
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  2.10 Deputy J.A. Martin of the Minister for Social Security regarding contingency … Senator P.F. Routier (The Minister for Social Security … Anyone who wants to claim income support …

• Title:	Will the Minister ensure that pensioners and families with children on income support are encouraged and the monies made available for all to attend 6 month check-ups as recommended to keep teeth in good condition
  Question type:	Oral
  Asked by:	Judy Martin
  Answered by:	Minister for Social Security
  Question date:	08/09/2008
  Reference:

  2.5 � Deputy J.A. Martin of St. Helier of the Minister for Social Security regarding … 2.5.1 Deputy J.A. Martin: I asked the question; was income support going to encourage …