§ Sir John HannamTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) what is the date of the longest outstanding new claim for attendance allowance;
(2) how many new claims for attendance allowance, made before April 1992, are outstanding; and when it is expected that they will be decided;
(3) how many applications for review of attendance allowance, made before April 1992, are outstanding; and what is the date of the longest outstanding application for review.
§ Mr. ScottThe administration of attendance allowance is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to my hon. Friend and copies will be placed in the Library and Public Information Office.