§ Ms. PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is the Government's target for the length of time to process reviews of claims for(a) mobility allowance, (b) attendance allowance, (c) attendance allowance on grounds of terminal illness, (d) disability living allowance and (e) disability living allowance including a claim for the highest rate of care component on grounds of terminal illness; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ScottThe administration of mobility and disability living allowance are a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.
§ Ms. PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if sufficient officers have been employed during the last six months to handle reviews of claims for attendance allowance in order to meet the Government's targets for processing reviews; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. ScottThe administration of attendance allowance is a matter for Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.