Mr. BowlsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many applications have been made in the past year for judicial review of social fund decisions, and what percentage were successful.
§ Mr. ScottPursuant to my reply of 14 April 1993 at column 668 the following information was incorrect
In 1992–93, five judicial review applications were made.So far, two of these have been heard: neither was successful.There have been 12.5 million applications for discretionary social fund payments since they became available in 1983: of these, only 25 have resulted in judicial review applications.The correct information is as follows:
In 1992–93 six judicial review applications were made. So far, two of these have been heard: neither was successful.344WThere have been over 12.5 million applications for discretionary social fund payments since they became available in 1988: of these, only 26 have resulted in judicial review applications.