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Written question asked by Gareth Wardell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 January 1996. It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 January 1996 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Dept of Social Security

Question
If he will list the mean and median periods of time in weeks that people who have submitted an appeal against the decision by the Benefit Agency to stop their incapacity benefit have to wait before a hearing is held. - Disproportionate cost.
Answer

Mr. Gareth Wardell: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will list the mean and median periods of time in weeks that people who have submitted an appeal against the decision by the Benefit Agency to stop their incapacity benefit have to wait before a hearing is held. [7795] Mr. Burt: The information could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7795; 269 c325-6W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Appeals Administrative delays Incapacity benefit Social security
Contains statistics
Yes