§ Mr. Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make inquiries into the delay in arriving at a decision on the application for night rate attendance allowance in respect of Mrs. M. M. Pilgrim of 25 St. Augustone's avenue, Southend, reference ZX252490D; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ScottThere was no delay in arriving at a decision on the application for night rate attendance allowance. There was delay in making payment while inquiries were made into the status of the two nursing homes involved. I can confirm that all arrears due to Mrs. Pilgrim were paid on 11 October.