§ Mr. HesfordTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what assessment she has made of the knowledge and experience of ME of doctors employed for the purpose of assessing potential claimants at appeal tribunals; and if she will make a statement. [33712]
§ Mr. Keith BradleyDoctors sit as members of Medical Appeal Tribunals, as medical members of Disability Appeal Tribunals, and as medical assessors advising Social Security Appeal Tribunals concerning Incapacity Benefit. The appointment of all such members and medical assessors is a matter for the President of the Independent Tribunal Service, His Honour Judge Michael Harris.