§ Mr. NichollsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what assessment he has mate of the length of delays in matters being listed for hearing at tribunals concerning claims for industrial injuries disablement benefit; and if he will make a statement. [145754]
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§ Mr. BayleyThe information is as follows:
The average time for an industrial injuries disablement benefit appeal to reach first hearing Weeks Average time between lodgement by the appellant and first hearing 1/10/97 to 30/09/98 35.7 1/10/98 to 30/09/99 35.9 1/10/99 to 30/09/2000 30.8 Notes:
1. Figures from the GAPS system are subject to updating on a quarterly basis and may differ from previously published figures.
2. Figures are provisional and may be subject to revision.
3. The overall average waiting time has improved in the period of 1 October 1999 to 30 September 2000 following the introduction of the new arrangements for decision making and appeals.
Source:
100 per cent. download from the Appeals Service Generic Appeals Processing System (GAPS)