I propose to take Questions Nos. 411 and 444 together.
The information requested (where available) by the Deputy is detailed in the following table:
Social Welfare claims by average waiting times 31 January 2017
Scheme
|
Average Waiting Time
(weeks)
|
Jobseeker's Benefit
|
1
|
Jobseeker's Allowance
|
2
|
One-Parent Family Payment
|
7
|
State Pension Contributory (Dom)
|
7
|
Widow’s, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner’s Contributory Pension
|
1
|
Widowed Parent Grant
|
1
|
State Pension Non-Contributory
|
12
|
Household Benefits
|
3
|
Free Travel
|
1
|
Domiciliary Care Allowance
|
16
|
Supplementary Welfare Allowance
|
1
|
Child Benefit (Domestic & FRA)
|
3
|
Child Benefit (EU Regulation)
|
29
|
Family Income Supplement (New)
|
3
|
Carer's Allowance
|
11
|
Disability Allowance
|
12
|
Invalidity Pension
|
10
|