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Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 October 2003. It was answered by Baroness Hollis of Heigham (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 October 2003.


Hollis of Heigham, Baroness

Question
Whether there have been any demonstrable savings in income support and disability benefits since the Benefits Agency Medical Services were contracted out to SchlumbergerSema. [HL 4967]. - Includes figures and ref to Progress in improving the medical assessment of Incapacity and Disability benefits (HC1141).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 4967; 654 c46WA
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Disability Contracts Cost effectiveness Income support Medical examinations Social security benefits Standards Benefits Agency Medical Service SchlumbergerSema
Contains statistics
Yes