§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when Mrs. J. Skinnard of 29 Bowers Park drive, Woolwell, Plymouth PL6 7SH, will know the outcome of her appeal against the decision to refuse disability living allowance for her son, Samuel Skinnard.
§ Mr. ScottThe administration of disability living allowance is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to my hon. Friend and a copy will be placed in the Library.
Letter from M. Bichard to Mr. Anthony Steen, dated 28 January 1993:
As Chief Executive of the Benefits Agency, it is my responsibility to answer questions about relevant operational matters. I am therefore replying to the points raised in your recent Parliamentary Question to the Secretary of State for Social Security asking when Mrs. J. Skinnard will know the outcome of her appeal against the decision to refuse Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for her son, Samuel.As Mrs. Skinnard's letter of appeal was received within three months of the original decision, the claim fell to be reviewed under the new DLA adjudication procedures.I can confirm that a review decision was given on 5 January 1993 and Mrs. Skinnard has now been notified of the outcome. I have replied to you separately in greater detail about the case.I hope you find this reply helpful. A copy will appear in the Official Report. A copy will also be placed in the Library.