§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Attorney-General from what area appeals to the social security commissioners are heard at the Cardiff Docks venue; and whether he is satisfied that it is suitable for disabled claimants.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe social security commissioners hear appeals from the whole of Wales at the Crown Court in Cardiff which is situated at Williams way, Curran embankment on Penarth road, although claimants in north Wales may opt for the hearing of their cases in Liverpool. The Cardiff venue has been used since March 1987 and is considered well suited to the needs of disabled claimants.
§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Attorney-General how many appeals were made to the social security commissioners in each year from 1980 to 1990 in England, Scotland and Wales, respectively.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThis information is available only from 1985. The number of appeals made to the social security commissioners for each year from 1985 to 1990 in England, Scotland and Wales is given in the table.
Social Security Commissioners Year Number of Appeals Total England Scotland Wales 1985 1,982 590 104 2,676 1986 11,860 406 — 2,266 1987 2,878 654 76 3,608 1988 4,015 779 55 4,849 1989 4,435 716 38 5,189 1990 2,356 394 20 2,770 1 Including Wales.