§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when she expects to offer a date for a DLA review to N. T. Lawless (ref YR 983555A), which was requested on 3 December 1997. [31673]
§ Mr. DenhamThe administration of Disability Living Allowance is a matter for Peter Mathison, Chief Executive of the Benefits agency. He will write to the hon. Member.
Letter from David Riggs to Mr. David Lidington, dated 27 February 1998:
The Secretary of State for Social Security has asked Peter Mathison to reply to your recent Parliamentary Question regarding when she expects to offer a date for a DLA review to N. T. Lawless, which was requested on 3 December 1997. As Mr. Mathison is away from the office on leave, I am replying.Following Mr. Lawless' request, an Adjudication Officer reviewed the claim on 16 February 1998 and Mr. Lawless was informed of the decision on 20 February.I hope you find the reply helpful.