HC Deb 22 February 1996 vol 272 c292W
Mr. Chris Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) how many of those failing to attend the medical examination for incapacity benefit applied on the basis of mental health problems; and what percentage of the total this represents; [15867]

(2) how many of those failing to return the incapacity benefit questionnaire are applying on the basis of mental health problems; and what percentage of the total this represents. [15866]

(3) how many of those appealing against the result of the all-work test for incapacity benefit applied for the benefit on the basis of mental health problems; and what percentage of the total this represents. [15865]

Mr. Burt

The information is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.