§ Mr. RooneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) what consultations have taken place on the operation of social security appeals tribunals in Bradford; [33723]
(2) what proposals he has in respect of social security appeals tribunals in Bradford. [33724]
§ Mr. Roger EvansThe administrative arrangements for social security appeals tribunals is the responsibility of the independent tribunal service, which has been asked to write to the hon. Member.
§ Mr. RooneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many appeals have been heard at Bradford social security appeals tribunals for each of the last five years. [33725]
§ Mr. EvansThe information is not available in the format requested. Such information as is available is set out in the table.
Social security appeal tribunal hearings in Bradford Year Actual number of appeals heard Approximate number of appeals heard1 1991–92 — 900 1992–93 — 900 1993–94 — 750 1994–95 — 750 1995–96 1,055 — ' The independent tribunal service does not keep detailed records for periods before the previous financial year.