§ Mr. Gareth WardellTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will establish an internal inquiry into why Mr. C. H. Thomas, of West Cross, Swansea, who received confirmation on 29 February (Reference TX 3866481) that he satisfies the condition for the lower rate of attendance allowance, has not received payment.
§ Mr. ScottMr. Thomas' claim was finally decided on 5 May and payment was made on 11 July. I regret that processing of the claim took much longer than is usual and I am writing to the hon. Member.