§ 47. Mr. Newtonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many appeals have so far been entered to the National Insurance Commissioner about the non-payment of attendance allowance to renal dialysis patients; when these are expected to be decided; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisWhile I know that one such appeal is contemplated, I understand that no applications have yet been received for leave to appeal on a question of law to the National Insurance Commissioner against a decision, given on review by the Attendance Allowance Board, under its current interpretation of the statutory medical requirements for attendance allowance in relation to these patients.