HC Deb 25 November 1993 vol 233 c173W
Mr. Chisholm

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what percentage of disability living allowance claims this year have been(a) successful at the initial stage, (b) successful at the review stage and (c) successful on appeal.

Mr. Scott

In the period from 1 April 1993 to 31 October 1993 inclusive:

  1. (a) 50 per cent. of new claims were successful.
  2. (b) 46 per cent. of reviews (for whatever reason), were successful; and
  3. (c) 44 per cent. of appeals decided were successful.
The figures relating to reviews and appeals do not necessarily relate to claims made during the relevant period. Reviews may be requested for reasons other than dissatisfaction with the result of a claim, for example, changes of circumstances.