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Written question asked by Louise Ellman (Labour) on Thursday, 18 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 July 2019 (named day). It was answered by Paul Maynard (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 July 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Social Security Benefits: Appeals

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many disability qualified members of tribunals there are and what the qualifications are for those roles; and if he will she make a statement.

Answer

As of 1 April 2019, there were 450 disability members in post across the First-tier Tribunal. This represents a significant increase from 358 members as of 1 April 2018. This information is taken from the Judicial Diversity statistics published at www.judiciary.uk/publications/judicial-diversity-statistics-2019

In terms of qualifications, the relevant statutory requirement is that “a person who is experienced in dealing with the physical or mental needs of disabled persons because they –

(a) work with disabled persons in a professional or voluntary capacity; or

(b) are themselves disabled.”

This is set out at www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2692

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
278914
Session
2017-19
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Disability Appeals Social security benefits
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk