§ Mr. WebbTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (1) how many(a) income support, (b) incapacity benefit, (c) invalid care allowance, 658W how many have had those benefits restored on appeal for each of the different tests for which disabled people are required to undergo. [76089]
§ Maria EagleTwo medical assessments are used to determine incapacity for work for benefit purposes: the Own Occupation Test, which is applied during the first 28 weeks of incapacity, and the Personal Capability Assessment. Attendance Allowance (AA) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) are self-assessment benefits and as such there is no requirement for a medical assessment. However, Decision Makers may request further evidence which can include a report from an examining medical practitioner.
The available information is in the tables.
(d) bereavement benefit and (e) severe disablement allowance claimants have had (i) a new claim refused as a result of work focused interview non-attendance and (ii) benefit reduced as a result of failure to attend a repeat work-focused interview, under The Social Security (Jobcentre Plus Interviews) Regulations 2001; [79371]
(2) what percentage of (a) income support, (b) incapacity benefit, (c) invalid care allowance, (d) bereavement benefit and (e) severe disablement (i) new claimants in Jobcentre Plus areas have had a claim refused as a result of work focused interview non-attendance and (ii) existing caseload claimants in Jobcentre Plus areas have had their benefit reduced as a result of failure to attend a repeat-work focused interview, under The Social Security (Jobcentre Plus Interviews) Regulations 2001. [79372]
§ Mr. Nicholas BrownI will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library.