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Social security information-sharing: draft regulations – public consultation

Start date: 21 November 2011
Closing date: 13 January 2012

This consultation sought views on the introduction of new powers which will make data sharing easier for certain welfare services and social security purposes.

The consultation was aimed primarily at all local authorities across England, Scotland and Wales, including parts of the local authority that deliver Housing Benefit or welfare services.

Government response

The Government published its response to this consultation on 1 June 2012.

Social Security information-sharing: draft regulations

More information

Our How we consult page has more information about the code of practice we follow and explains how we deal with responses.