§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the current length of time taken to process attendance allowance application forms; and what action will be taken to reduce the time.
§ Mr. HanleySocial security operational matters are the responsibility of Mr. Alec Wylie, chief executive of the Social Security Agency. He will write to the hon. Gentleman and copies of his reply will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.