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Written question asked by Stephen Gilbert (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 11 September 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 October 2014 (named day). It was answered by Lord Harper (Conservative) on Monday, 13 October 2014 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Social Security Benefits: Medical Examinations

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the average waiting time is for an Atos medical assessment in (a) Cornwall and (b) the UK.

Answer

The information requested on ESA is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.

Statistics on the time taken to process Personal Independence Payment cases are intended for future publication. The Department's analysts are currently considering what information will be included in the release. The release will be pre-announced in line with UK Statistics Authority protocols.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
209131
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Medical examinations Social security benefits Atos Healthcare
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk