Written question asked by Tony Colman (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 May 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 May 2001. It was answered by Hugh Bayley (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2001 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, in how many cases since 1st May 1997 in which Dr Abou-Amer was the examining medical practitioner the Decision Maker's ruling on entitlement to benefit has been overturned on appeal. - Inc fact that information is not available.

Answer: Mr. Colman: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security in how many cases since 1 May 1997 in which Dr. Abou-Amer was the examining medical practitioner the decision maker's ruling on entitlement to benefit has been overturned on appeal. [160612] Mr. Bayley: The information is not available. Neither medical services nor the Benefits Agency keep records that identify which examining medical practitioners were involved in individual cases. The appeals service does not record details of the examining medical practitioner involved in cases coming to appeal.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 368 c4-5W; 160612
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Appeals Benefits rules General practitioners Social security benefits
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk