HC Deb 22 February 1983 vol 37 c418W
Dr. Roger Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what percentage of persons, in each English region, claiming attendance allowance who are examined by their own medical practitioner are successful in their application; and what is the comparable figure for persons examined by doctors employed by his Department;

(2) what percentage of persons in Wales claiming attendance allowance who are examined by their own medical practitioner are successful in their applications; and what is the comparable figure for persons examined by doctors employed by his Department;

(3) what percentage of persons in Scotland claiming attendance allowance who are examined by their own medical practitioner are successful in their applications; and what is the comparable figure for persons examined by doctors employed by his Department.

Mr. Rossi

I regret that the information required could be obtained only at disproportionate expense.