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Written question asked by Anne Begg (Labour) on Thursday, 4 September 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 September 2014. It was answered by Lord Harper (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 September 2014 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Terminal Illnesses: Scotland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people in Scotland have had DWP form DS1500 signed by their doctor to confirm they are terminally ill in the latest period for which figures are available.

Answer

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions is unable to provide the requested information as the DS1500 is completed by various Health Care Professionals from across the UK and the Department is not required to capture this level of Management Information.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
208206
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Scotland Terminal illnesses
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk