To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many benefit sanctions were imposed on incapacity benefit claimants in each quarter since 1997. (123578)

[holding answer 26 February 2007]: Other than sanctions in relation to Pathways districts, the information is not available other than at disproportionate cost.

For the available information on sanctions in relation to Pathways districts, I refer the hon. Member to the written answer given to him on 5 June 2007, Official Report, column 349W.