Income Support (Appeals)

Mr. Bradley
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is the latest estimated cost of processing an income support appeal to (a) the Benefits Agency and (b) the independent tribunal service. [37736]

Mr. Roger Evans
The separate information is not available in the precise format requested. The latest estimated costs of processing an appeal to a social security appeal tribunal to (a) the Benefits Agency and (b) the independent tribunal service are £79 and £236 respectively.