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Written question asked by Lynne Jones (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 April 1994. It was answered by Nicholas Scott (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 April 1994 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Dept of Social Security

Question
What representations he has received during the consultation process on the proposed medical assessment of incapacity about the importance of taking into account the degree of pain a person suffers; to what extent he considers pain to be a factor in a person's ability to work.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
242 c283W;242 c281W
Session
1993-94
Subjects
Applications Incapacity benefit Medical examinations Pain Social security benefits