§ 23. Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is the current average waiting time for a tribunal hearing for those who have appealed after loss of benefit following an all-work test. [15763]
§ Mr. BurtIt currently takes an average of 21 weeks from the time an incapacity benefit appeal is lodged to the date of the tribunal hearing. During this time the appellant can claim unemployment benefits, or income support if they choose not to register for employment, without affecting their appeal.
Regulations on appeals processes were introduced last October to reduce waiting times.