To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many members selected to sit on the disability appeal tribunals are also in receipt of (a) invalidity benefit, (b) severe disablement allowance and (c) income support.

Responsibility for the administration of disability appeal tribunals lies with the president of the Independent Tribunal Service, his honour judge Holden. I have been advised by his office that the information requested is not yet available as recruitment of members is still taking place.