14. Mr. William O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what representations he has received concerning the delay in the payment of attendance allowance; and if he will make a statement.
§ Miss WiddecombeWe have received many letters about claims to attendance allowance. The chief executive of the Benefits Agency wrote to all hon. Members on 19 October setting out the positive steps which the agency has taken to accelerate the processing of claims to attendance allowance and disability living allowance.