§ Mr. EffordTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what steps he is taking to review the Benefits Agency Medical Service. [99073]
§ Mr. BayleyThe Contract for the provision of medical services to the Benefits Agency was awarded to Sema Group from 1 September 1998 for five years. The service is managed and monitored on a daily basis by a dedicated Benefits Agency Contract Management Team. The service provided by Sema Group has not necessitated a review to be conducted and there are no plans currently for a review to be carried out.