§ Mr. Denis MurphyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many benefit claimants have been required to complete form IB50 in relation to the all work test during the last 12 months; how many of these have then been required to attend for a medical examination; and how many claimants have been required to complete form IB50 and/or attend a medical examination on more than one occasion. [17030]
§ Mr. DenhamThe information is not available in the format requested. Such information as is available is set out in the table.
October 1996 to September 1997 Number of questionnaires (IB50s) issued 11,465,120 Number of examinations performed 2 675,424 1 100 per cent. scan of the Incapacity Benefit Computer. Excludes a small number of clerically processed cases. 2 The figures quoted for the number of examinations will include cases where the questionnaire was issued prior to October 1996. Information provided by Benefits Agency Medical Service central data unit. Includes all work test and own occupation test examinations.