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Benefits (Appeals)

Volume 891: debated on Thursday 1 May 1975

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asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many appeals were lodged against determinations of the Supplementary Benefits Commission, and how many appeals were ultimately heard by supplementary benefit appeal

Supplementary Benefit Act 1966Family Incomes Supplement Act 1970
Appeals lodged55,7432,167
Appeals formally reviewed in appellant's favour by the commission20,843406
Appeals withdrawn9,030122
Appeals not admitted by tribunal2593
Appeals heard by tribunal25,6111,636