§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what provision her Department makes for the holding of courses to prepare those about to retire for their retirement; whether her Department sponsors any such
(1) DISABLEMENT BENEFIT—DISABLEMENT QUESTIONS Appeals by claimants References by direction of the Minister Year Total Favourable to claimant Unfavourable to claimant No change Total Favourable to claimant Unfavourable to claimant No change 1964 … 1,467 574 (39.1%) 109 (7.4%) 784 (53.5%) 691 221 (32.0%) 327 (47.3%) 143 (20.7%) 1965 … 1,492 548 (36.7%) 136 (9.1%) 808 (54.2%) 482 132 (27.3%) 249 (51.7%) 101 (21.0%) 76W
(2) INJURY BENEFIT AND DISABLEMENT BENEFIT—DIAGNOSIS AND RECRUDESCENCE* QUESTIONS Appeals by claimants References by direction of the Minister Year Appeals Medical Decisions Board upheld Medical Decisions Board reversed References Medical Decisions Board upheld Medical Decisions Board reversed Number Number Per cent. Number Per cent. Number Number Per cent. Number Per cent. 1964 … 54 33 61.1 21 38.9 4 3 75 1 25 1965 … 40 28 70 12 30 5 4 80 1 20 * N.B. No recrudescence questions were decided by M.A.T. in either year. courses; and whether her Department recognises any such courses organised by non-governmental bodies.
§ Miss HerbisonMy responsibilities are limited to the provision of cash benefits to those who qualify for them under the social security schemes and do not include the provision of courses such as the hon. Gentleman has in mind.