Article: East Lothian Council to speed up Housing Benefit claims.

M2 PRESSWIRE-20 June 2002-UK Government: East Lothian Council to speed up Housing Benefit claims (C)1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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Work and Pensions Minister Malcolm Wicks today set tough targets for East Lothian Council to speed up claim clearance times in its Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit services.

Malcolm Wicks said: "Anyone claiming Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit should expect a fast and efficient service. Local people have to wait far too long to get their benefits. Following two inspections, East Lothian Council still needs to make vital improvements so their customers can get the service they ...

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