Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) on Friday, 19 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 November 1999. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 29 November 1999 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, in what circumstances a female appellant against a disability living allowance rejection is permitted to ask for an all-female tribunal to hear her case; and if he will make a statement. - Inc fact that President of the Independent Tribunal Service will write.

Answer: Mr. Wigley: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security in what circumstances a female appellant against a disability living allowance rejection is permitted to ask for an all-female tribunal to hear her case; and if he will make a statement. [99549] Angela Eagle: The allocation of members to a tribunal is a matter for the President of the Independent Tribunal Service, His Honour Judge Michael Harris. He will write to the right hon. Member.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 99549; 340 c57W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Disability living allowance Appeals Women Tribunals Independent Tribunal Service