§ Mr. WareingTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people in the Liverpool area have appealed to a social security appeal tribunal against a decision that they have been found fit for work or work within limits; what percentage of appellants was successful; and if he will give the figures for those who were represented and those who were not with the corresponding success rates.
§ Mr. HagueThe information is not available in the form requested. The available information is in the table.
Appeals on invalidity benefit in the North West Region Year ending 1993 Lodged 3,775 Heard and Decided 1,754 In Appellant's Favour 56 per cent. Representative and/or Representative and Appellant Present 882 In Appellant's Favour 76 per cent. No Representative Present 872 In Appellant's Favour 36 per cent. Source: The annual social security appeal tribunal statistics 1993 produced by the Government Statistical Service.