HC Deb 28 June 1973 vol 858 c386W
Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proportion of cases dealt with by unemployment review officers over the last three years were referred for a medical opinion on the claimant's physical condition and also for a psychiatric opinion; to what extent the proportion of referrals differs between unemployment review officers and between regions; and what proportion of cases referred to medical practitioners are confirmed as having some mental or physical disability.

Mr. Dean

I will send such information as is available to the hon. Member.