HC Deb 15 January 1990 vol 165 c116W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many reports his Department has received from the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration on matters referred to the commission by hon. Members concerning the administration of his Department in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Gillian Shephard

The information requested is provided in the table:

DHSS and DSS cases investigated by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration to conclusion, with reports issued
Year Number
1985 176
1986 186
1987 182
1988 162
1989 260

These cases include only two-three DH cases each year.

Source:

1Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration Annual Reports 1985–88.

2Provisional figure, DSS only.

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