§ Mr. CallaghanTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to accelerate the appeals procedure arrangements for which his Department is responsible. [8078]
§ Mr. Roger EvansIn conjunction with the independent tribunal service, the Department is continually looking for ways to improve the clearance times on appeals. This year, more appeals have been heard than at this time last year. Measures currently planned to improve the position still further include the introduction of a system of individual review for all cases over six months old and the reorganisation of administrative support to the tribunals.