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Written question asked by Liz Lynne (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 January 1996. It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Monday, 29 January 1996 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Dept of Social Security

Question
What is the number of claims made for (a) incapacity benefit and (b) the disability living allowance by claimants who suffer from myalgic encephalomyelitis since the inception of the scheme; how many claims for incapacity benefit and disability living allowance made by claimants who suffer from myalgic encephalomyelitis have been refused in each month since the inception of each scheme. - Information is not available.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
270 c587W;270 c586W; 10832;10765
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Disability living allowance Applications ME/CFS Incapacity benefit Social security benefits
Contains statistics
Yes