§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the average waiting time for outstanding claims for social security benefits in Scotland; and what is the average waiting time by type of benefit.
§ Mr. LyellThe average time taken by local offices in Scotland to deal with claims to social security benefits is shown in the table. Figures are for the four weeks ending 10 March 1987.
Benefit Number of days Supplementary benefit 4 Sickness/Invalidity benefit 8 Maternity Allowance 10 Retirement Pension 22