HC Deb 11 January 1999 vol 323 c61W
15. Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how he plans to improve the accuracy of his targeting of benefits on the poorest pensioners. [63202]

Social Security Appeal Tribunals
Year New lodgements Total Appeals heard and decided Decided in appellant's favour Percentage in appellant's favour
1993 193,200 77,900 31,200 40
1994 137,100 74,000 33,300 45
1995 125,000 83,400 35,900 43
1996 167,000 111,700 42,400 38
1997 287,200 135,100 45,900 34
1998 (first half) 133,000 98,300 28,500 29

Source:

100 per cent. computer extract from Independent Tribunal Services (ITS) systems