§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many reviews of people receiving attendance allowance are conducted each month; what is the monthly cost; what is the average length of time people have their allowance suspended whilst the review is taking place; what percentage of the reviews result in loss of allowance; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossiThe attendance allowance board and its delegates review 1,800 cases each month on average, but the vast majority of these are instigated by the claimant, usually because his condition has worsened or he is dissatisfied with the decision. I regret that there are no separate figures for reviews where the allowance is in payment and that the information requested is not, therefore, available.