§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what percentage of persons in Northern Ireland claiming attendence 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. John PattenIt is estimated that 61 per cent. of claims to attendence allowance in Northern Ireland are successful. In all cases the medical examinations are carried out by doctors engaged for the purpose by the Department of Health and Social Services.