HC Deb 12 May 1993 vol 224 c508W
Mr. Cousins

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security in what circumstances compensation is payable in respect of delays in handling claims for mobility allowance; and how many times these have arisen between 31 October 1992 and 31 March 1993.

Mr. Scott

I refer the hon. Member to the reply to the hon. Member for Fulham (Mr. Carrington) on Tuesday 4 May, at column10.

Between 31 October 1992 and 31 March 1993, around 50 cases have been dealt with as a result of the delays in handling mobility allowance claims.