§ Mr. Simon ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment (1) what the average length of time is for processing an application under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 at the Disability Rights Commission; [156353]
(2) what the backlog of applications under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 is at the Disability Rights Commission; and if he will make a statement. [156354]
§ Ms HodgeThese are operational matters for the Disability Rights Commission. I have asked the Chief Executive to reply direct to the hon. Member and to place a copy of his letter in the House Library.