§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will amend the Social Security (Adjudication) Regulations 1995 to give appellants entitlements to an oral hearing if they request it after the expiry of the 10 days time limit. [6903]
§ Mr. Roger EvansThere is no need for such an amendment. The decision not to opt for an oral hearing is not irrevocable. Requests for an oral hearing will be granted up to the point at which the tribunal decision is issued.