§ Ms. RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when the case of Mr. Derek Strain's application for a disability living allowance was first raised with the disability living allowance unit; and when the hon. Member for Lewisham, Deptford, can expect a reply from the Benefits Agency's correspondence section.
§ Mr. ScottThe administration of disability living allowance is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief536W executive of the Benefits Agency. As the claim is a personal and confidential matter, he will reply direct to the hon. Member.