HC Deb 19 June 1996 vol 279 cc489-90W
Mr. David Nicholson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what research has been commissioned by his

  • 1993–94
    • The Housing Benefit (General) Amendment Regulations 1994
    • The Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 1994
  • 1994–95
    • The Income-related Benefits Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 6) Regulations 1994
    • The Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (Amendment) Regulations 1995
    • The Social Security Benefits (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 1995

Ms Hodge

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many decisions by his Department were challenged by way of judicial review in each Session since 1991–92; and if he will list in how many cases(a) the Department's decision was upheld by the court, (b) the court found for the applicant, (c) the Department submitted to the judgment and (d) the Department appealed successfully against the judicial review decision. [33576]

Mr. Burt

The information is not available in the format requested. Such information as is available is in the table.

Department into work-related stress facing general practitioners; and if he will make a statement. [32480]

Mr. Malone

The Department commissioned a study on stress in doctors which began in 1983 and is on-going. The aim of the study is to assess the levels and causes of stress in doctors, to explore ways to identify as early as possible those at risk, and to make recommendations on combatting stress. In addition, the Department has funded the Royal College of General Practitioners to support its work in this area.

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