§ Mr. Georgeasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many claimants in 1975 were paid supplementary benefit dependent on their undergoing medical examination.
§ Mr. DeakinsIn 1975 the Supplementary Benefits Commission referred 3,244 claimants for examination by medical officers of the Health Departments. In addition, 1,631 unemployed claimants were referred for an examination and an opinion on their capacity for work.