Written question asked by David Rendel (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 21 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 April 1999. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 26 April 1999 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what additional financial resources his Department has provided to the Independent Tribunal Service to handle the appeals resulting from the Benefit Integrity Project.

Answer: Mr. Rendel: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what additional financial resources his Department has provided to the Independent Tribunal Service to handle the appeals resulting from the Benefit Integrity Project. [82020] Angela Eagle: The Department has not provided any additional financial resources to the Independent Tribunal Service (ITS) specifically to handle appeals resulting from the Benefit Integrity Project. However, additional funding, both this year and in previous years, has been provided in-year on the basis of workload and performance trends, and to a level of maximum productivity in terms of ITS's ability to clear appeals.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 330 c19-20W; 82020
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Disability living allowance Appeals Finance Benefit integrity project Independent Tribunal Service