§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many appeals were heard by Stockport local social security appeals tribunal; what was the average length of time it took from making an appeal until it was heard; how many appeals were not heard for more than three months or more than six months, respectively; how many hearings were adjourned; how many hearings were adjourned for periods of one, two, three or more months; and how these figures compare with national averages, giving all figures for the most recent convenient 12-month period.
§ Mr. NewtonThe information that is available relates to supplementary benefit appeal tribunals only and is given in the following table. The other information requested, including that in respect of national insurance local tribunals, can be obtained only at disproportionate cost. If the hon. Member has a specific case in mind perhaps he will let me know.
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Supplementary Benefit Appeal Tribunals: Time from lodgement of appeal to hearing—1981 Stockport Great Britain Total number of appeals heard 425 49,864 Average number of weeks from lodgement to initial hearing 7.5 6.2 Number of appeals where initial hearing more than 13 weeks after lodgement 11 2,171