§ Mrs. Anne CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what percentage of those who have applied for disability living allowance and who have undergone medical examinations are awarded disability living allowance.
§ 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 the hon. Member and a copy will be placed in the Library.
Letter from Michael Bichard to Mrs. Anne Campbell, dated 25 June 1993.
As Chief Executive of the Benefits Agency it is my responsibility to answer questions about relevant operational matters. I am therefore replying to your recent Parliamentary Question to the Secretary of State for Social Security asking what percentage of those who have applied for disability living allowance and who have undergone medical examinations are awarded disability living allowance.
From 1 February 1992 to 31 May 1993 a total of 115,783 Disability Living Allowance (DLA) customers underwent medical examinations. Of these some 68,561 (59%) subsequently received DLA.
I hope you find this reply helpful. A copy will appear in the Official Report and a copy will also be placed in the Library.