Independent Tribunal Service

HC Deb 16 March 1993 vol 221 c217W

Mr. Cousins

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many cases the Independent Tribunal Service has cleared in 1990–91, 1991–92 and 1992–93.

Mr. Scott

I have been informed by the office of the president of the Independent Tribunal Service that the total number of cases cleared in the years in question was as follows:

Appeal Tribunal	1990–91	1991–92	1992–931
Social Security (SSAT)	118,902	131,835	117,660
Medical (MAT)	23,521	23,319	18,948
Disability (DAT)	—	—	2,811
Total	142,423	155,154	139,419

Note 8

¹Year to 31 January 1993.

These figures cover a complex and fast-changing state of affairs. If the hon. Member is aware of any specific problems, he may wish to contact the president's office.