Hi I have client who came to see me recently about his PC. He has an AIP. His savings have reduced by nearly 3000 and we calculated that he would be few pound better off per week so requested supercession.

The Pensions Service allege that they were not aware of his current account, we sent a recent statement, even though they have been paying his beenfit into this account since date of claim?! There is no more than £800 at any one time, it's basically benefit money in and living expenses out. I dont think this should be treated as savings as effectively counting benefit income twice.

Anyway they have now asked for full bank statements since beginning of AIP, 2003. Client is furious, thinks that they are implying he has lied. They have also asked for details of how he spent the £3000 savings. This would suggest that they suspect deliberate disposal of capital. I dont think £3000 over three years is unreasonable? Is it? He cant remember in full where all the money went, certainly no receipts or evidence. It's been a few hundred here and there.

He is 91 years old and can well do without the aggrivation. He has obtained most of the proofs they have asked for, causing a great deal of upset as some of the money was spent on late wife's funeral.

He doesnt want to puruse the supercession now as he is too angry and wants it all left alone until 2010 when AIP ends.

Does anyone know whether the PS will accept a request not to supercede the claim? Can we now withdraw request?

Any suggestions on the above? I am pretty furious too, i think that their request was pretty unreasonable myself, but perhaps i am on my own with that?

any suggestions appreciated. Thanks