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Written question asked by Brian H Donohoe (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 November 2000. It was answered by Hugh Bayley (Labour) on Monday, 20 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Dept of Social Security

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what proportion of those claimants who are successful at disability living allowance appeal tribunals have had to wait in excess of (a) one month, (b) two months and (c) three months for arrears to be paid in the last 12 months. - The information is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
Answer

Mr. Donohoe: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what proportion of those claimants who are successful at disability living allowance appeal tribunals have had to wait in excess of (a) one month, (b) two months and (c) three months for arrears to be paid in the last 12 months. [138055] Mr. Bayley: The information is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
357 c66W; 138055
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Disability living allowance Appeals Administrative delays Tribunals
Link
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