HC Deb 28 June 1993 vol 227 cc385-6W
Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what discussions he has had with the BMA concerning possible changes to the rules governing eligibility for invalidity benefit.

Mr. Scott

No discussions have taken place. We will consult fully on proposals for changing invalidity benefit if and when such proposals are developed.

Mrs. Jane Kennedy

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people in receipt of invalidity benefit prior to April 1992 have since been disqualified on medical grounds.

Mr. Scott

The information is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

Mrs. Helen Jackson

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what consultation with clients and social services is undertaken before any invalidity payment is stopped.

Mr. Scott

Decisions about entitlement to benefit are made by independent adjudication officers. It is for them to decide what consultation may be necessary in reaching a decision.