§ Mr. Kinnockasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many references, or appeals, from medical appeal tribunals have been referred to the Commissioner of National Insurance in Wales since 1st January, 1971; and how many cases he decided to hear without oral evidence.
§ Mr. DeanIn the period from 1st January, 1971, to 30th June, 1971, the National Insurance Commissioner in Wales heard two appeals from Medical Appeal Tribunals. Both were decided without an oral hearing and in the claimant's favour. A reference or appeal to the Commissioner from a decision of a Medical Appeal Tribunal can be made only on a point of law.
§ Mr. Kinnockasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many appeals under the Industrial Injuries Acts have been made to the Commissioner of National Insurance in Wales since 1st January, 1971; and how many decisions were recorded in favour of claimants.
§ Mr. DeanIn the period from 1st January, 1971, to 30th June, 1971, the National Insurance Commissioner in Wales dealt with 40 appeals of which five were decided in favour of the claimant.