§ John RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many ME sufferers appealed after their initial claims for disability living allowance were rejected in the last 12 months; and how many of these were(a) successful and (b) unsuccessful in their appeals. [171341]
§ Maria EagleThis is a matter for Christina Townsend, Chief Executive of the Appeals Service. She will reply to my hon. Friend.
Letter from Christina Townsend to John Robertson, dated 24 May 2004:
The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your question regarding the number of ME sufferers that appealed after their initial claims for disability living allowance were rejected in the last 12 months; and how many were successful or unsuccessful in their appeals.
The information is not available in the format requested.
I am sorry that I cannot be more helpful.