§ Mr. BradleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to amend social security laws in respect of appeals to(a) tribunals and (b) the social security commissioners. [13217]
§ Mr. BurtRegulations are being laid on 7 February which will amend the Social Security (Adjudication) Regulations 1986. The changes are to the provisions relating to appeals to tribunals made outside the normal time limits and the way in which chairmen record the proceedings of tribunals. Regulations relating to the procedures before the Social Security Commissioners are the responsibility of my noble friend the Lord Chancellor.