§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will meet the chief executive of the Benefits Agency to discuss the time taken to assess the incapacity benefit claim by Mrs. Jean Cavanagh of 71 Thorns road, Astley Bridge, Bolton; and if he will make a statement. [9750]
§ Mr. BurtMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has no plans to meet the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He is aware of the delays that have occurred in this case and the chief executive will write to the hon. Gentleman separately.
219WI can now confirm that a decision has been made and that Mrs. Cavanagh has been advised of that decision.