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Written question asked by Jeremy Bray (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 March 1995. It was answered by Lord Hague of Richmond (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 March 1995 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Dept of Social Security

Question
If he will set out full details of the procedures to be used under the Social Security (Incapacity for Work) Act 1994 by the Benefits Agency Medical Service Agency in the assessment of severe mental health problems, and the criteria by which the Benefits Agency Medical Service doctors will assess each individual to decide who is, and who is not, to be exempt by reason of mental illness from the all work test.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
257 c558W;257 c556W
Session
1994-95
Subjects
Applications Incapacity benefit Medical examinations Mental illness Mental health Social security benefits