§ Miss Joan Lestorasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many women were refused the housewives non-contributory invalidity pension because they failed the household duties test in the most recent year for which the figures are available; how many women appealed against the decision; and how many decisions were reversed.
§ Mr. RossiThe information is as follows:
Non-contributory invalidity pension for married women (1981) Total number decided Successful Unsuccessful Claims 12,383 7,121 5,262 Appeals to local tribunal 1,509 595 914 Appeals to Social Security Commissioner 219 64 155 The details relate to claims and appeals decided in 1981, the latest figures available, and some of the decisions may have resulted from claims or appealable decisions made in 1980.