§ Mr. ChaytorTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what representations he has received in respect of the appropriateness of the application form for disability living allowance for haemodialysis patients; and what proposals he has to make amendments to it. [27545]
§ Maria EagleNo such representations have been received and no changes are planned to the disability living allowance claim which would affect haemodialysis patients.
§ Mr. ChaytorTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions for each of the last three years, how many and what percentage of(a) applicants for disability living allowance whose applications were accepted and (b) appeals against these decisions to reject applications were upheld; and how many of them were haemodialysis patients. [27545]
§ Maria EagleInformation is not available in the form requested.
§ Annabelle EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions when he plans to conduct a review of the operation of the disability living allowance. [29519]
§ Maria EagleAs with other social security benefits, the operation of disability living allowance is kept under review. We have recently made significant improvements to the DLA claim form, we are currently piloting revised arrangements for obtaining relevant information from claimants' general practitioners, and in consultation with organisations representing disabled people, are testing an alternative system for extra-costs disability benefits based on activities for managing life.