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Written question asked by Frank Roy (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 November 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2014. It was answered by Lord Harper (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 November 2014 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Social Security Benefits: Appeals

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many (a) ATOS-assessed fit to work Employment Support Allowance (ESA) Work Force claimants have successfully appealed to a tribunal since 2010, (b) successful incapacity benefit have there been between 2006-08 and (c) ESA Work Force have appeals there have been between 2008-10.

Answer

The information as requested is not available.

Atos do not make decisions on eligibility for employment and support allowance. Decisions are taken by DWP decision makers, taking account of all the available evidence including the report provided by Atos.

Her Majesty's Court &Tribunal Service (HMCTS) publishes quarterly information on appeals here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/tribunals-statistics


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
214349
Session
2014-15
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Appeals Incapacity benefit Employment and support allowance
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk