HC Deb 21 March 1997 vol 292 c1021W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will require the independent tribunal service not to appoint as members of disability appeal tribunals doctors who are used by the Benefits Agency medical services to examine claimants in connection with claims to disability living allowance or attendance allowance. [20995]

Mr. Roger Evans

The appointment of members of disability appeal tribunals is the statutory responsibility of the President of the Independent Tribunal Service, His Honour Judge Bassingthwaighte.