To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what discussions he has had with Ministers in the Department for Work and Pensions on the effect of sanctions on the mental health of people who have been so sanctioned.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what discussions he has had with Ministers in the Department for Work and Pensions on the effect of sanctions on the mental health of people who have been so sanctioned.

How many people lost their (a) invalidity benefit and (b) incapacity benefit in the first year of incapacity benefit in Wales; and how many have lost benefit since; how many people have lost their invalidity and incapacity benefit in each benefit district in Wales since the introduction of the incapacity...

How many people lost their (a) invalidity benefit and (b) incapacity benefit in the first year of incapacity benefit in Wales; and how many have lost benefit since; how many people have lost their invalidity and incapacity benefit in each benefit district in Wales since the introduction of the incapacity...

How many claimants of (a) incapacity benefit, (b) severe disablement allowance and (c) income support where a disability premium is in payment have (i) been disallowed benefits and (ii) subsequently signed on as unemployed since April 1995; what was the average duration of unemployment benefit or jobseeker's allowance; and how...

How many claimants of (a) incapacity benefit, (b) severe disablement allowance and (c) income support where a disability premium is in payment have (i) been disallowed benefits and (ii) subsequently signed on as unemployed since April 1995; what was the average duration of unemployment benefit or jobseeker's allowance; and how...

How many incapacity benefit appeals against refusal of benefit on the grounds of failing the all work test have been superseded or withdrawn because of an award of benefit. - Inc table but not available in the format requested.

How many incapacity benefit appeals against refusal of benefit on the grounds of failing the all work test have been superseded or withdrawn because of an award of benefit. - Inc table but not available in the format requested.

How many people were found to be not incapable of work for the purposes of invalidity benefit in each of the years 1991-2 to 1994-5 as a result of a Benefits Agency Medical Service examination. - Table given.

How many people were found to be not incapable of work for the purposes of invalidity benefit in each of the years 1991-2 to 1994-5 as a result of a Benefits Agency Medical Service examination. - Table given.

How many people failed to qualify for (a) incapacity benefit and (b) unemployment benefit in (i) 1994-95 and (ii) 1995-96 because they failed the contribution conditions for benefit; and in each case, how many of these failed (1) the first contribution condition and (2) the second contribution condition.

How many people failed to qualify for (a) incapacity benefit and (b) unemployment benefit in (i) 1994-95 and (ii) 1995-96 because they failed the contribution conditions for benefit; and in each case, how many of these failed (1) the first contribution condition and (2) the second contribution condition.

How many incapacity benefit claimants have been found to be fit for work by the all work test since its introduction; how many such claimants have since claimed benefits as being unemployed and seeking work; and how many have obtained employment. - Includes figures.

How many incapacity benefit claimants have been found to be fit for work by the all work test since its introduction; how many such claimants have since claimed benefits as being unemployed and seeking work; and how many have obtained employment. - Includes figures.

How many claimants of (a) incapacity benefit who were formerly receiving invalidity benefit, (b) incapacity benefit since April 1995, (c) severe disablement allowance and (d) credits only have been disallowed benefit during the year April 1995 to April 1996 by reason of (i) being found capable of work following the...

How many claimants of (a) incapacity benefit who were formerly receiving invalidity benefit, (b) incapacity benefit since April 1995, (c) severe disablement allowance and (d) credits only have been disallowed benefit during the year April 1995 to April 1996 by reason of (i) being found capable of work following the...

How many appeals have been lodged against a disallowance of incapacity benefit in Coventry benefits district in each quarter since April 1995, how many of these have been from (a) new incapacity benefits claimants and (b) former claimants of invalidity benefits; in each case, how many appeals have been (i)...

How many appeals have been lodged against a disallowance of incapacity benefit in Coventry benefits district in each quarter since April 1995, how many of these have been from (a) new incapacity benefits claimants and (b) former claimants of invalidity benefits; in each case, how many appeals have been (i)...

How many new claims for incapacity benefit have been made in the Coventry benefits district since April 1995; how many of these were referred to the Benefits Agency Medical Service; and how many of these were subsequently (a) allowed and (b) disallowed by reason of (i) failing the all work...

How many new claims for incapacity benefit have been made in the Coventry benefits district since April 1995; how many of these were referred to the Benefits Agency Medical Service; and how many of these were subsequently (a) allowed and (b) disallowed by reason of (i) failing the all work...

How many (a) male and (b) female claimants of (i) severe disablement allowance, (ii) incapacity benefit, (iii) unemployment benefit claimed for an adult dependant but were disqualified; and if he will break the figures down by category of disqualification. - Disproportionate cost.

How many (a) male and (b) female claimants of (i) severe disablement allowance, (ii) incapacity benefit, (iii) unemployment benefit claimed for an adult dependant but were disqualified; and if he will break the figures down by category of disqualification. - Disproportionate cost.

How many people on incapacity benefits and credits have been (a) found capable of work following an assessment under the all-work test, (b) been disallowed benefit for failing to return the IB50 questionnaire without good cause and (c) been disallowed following failure to attend an examination without good cause, during...

How many people on incapacity benefits and credits have been (a) found capable of work following an assessment under the all-work test, (b) been disallowed benefit for failing to return the IB50 questionnaire without good cause and (c) been disallowed following failure to attend an examination without good cause, during...

How many people who have been disallowed (a) incapacity benefit, (b) severe disablement allowance, (c) income support with a disability premium and (d) credits, have subsequently signed on as unemployed during the year ended April 1996 and received (i) unemployment benefit, (ii) income support and (iii)both. - Including figure.

How many people who have been disallowed (a) incapacity benefit, (b) severe disablement allowance, (c) income support with a disability premium and (d) credits, have subsequently signed on as unemployed during the year ended April 1996 and received (i) unemployment benefit, (ii) income support and (iii)both. - Including figure.

How many people have been disqualified from invalid care allowance during 1995-96 broken down by reason for disqualification. - Table given.

How many people have been disqualified from invalid care allowance during 1995-96 broken down by reason for disqualification. - Table given.

How many of the former recipients of invalidity benefit who had been transferred onto incapacity benefit up to the end of February 1996 were (a) disqualified for failure to return the IB50 questionnaire, (b) disqualified for failure to attend a medical examination and (c) failed the all-work test. - Table...

How many of the former recipients of invalidity benefit who had been transferred onto incapacity benefit up to the end of February 1996 were (a) disqualified for failure to return the IB50 questionnaire, (b) disqualified for failure to attend a medical examination and (c) failed the all-work test. - Table...

How many people have been (a) found incapable of work since April 1995 and (b) disallowed benefit for failure to return the questionnaire or attend a medical examination; and how many people in both categories have (i) signed on as unemployed, (ii) received unemployment benefit, (iii) received income support and...

How many people have been (a) found incapable of work since April 1995 and (b) disallowed benefit for failure to return the questionnaire or attend a medical examination; and how many people in both categories have (i) signed on as unemployed, (ii) received unemployment benefit, (iii) received income support and...

How many persons have ceased to receive incapacity benefit because of a failure to attend a medical examination following completion of questionnaire form IB50.

How many persons have ceased to receive incapacity benefit because of a failure to attend a medical examination following completion of questionnaire form IB50.

How many people to date have undergone a medical examination by a medical assistant of the Benefits Agency in relation to claims for the consideration of incapacity benefit; and how many of those applicants have had their benefit stopped as a result. - Inc table.

How many people to date have undergone a medical examination by a medical assistant of the Benefits Agency in relation to claims for the consideration of incapacity benefit; and how many of those applicants have had their benefit stopped as a result. - Inc table.

Pursuant to his Answer of 13th December, Official Report, c670-1W, regarding claims for incapacity benefit, if he will express the numbers of incapacity benefit claimants in the various categories as a proportion of the total. - Table given.

Pursuant to his Answer of 13th December, Official Report, c670-1W, regarding claims for incapacity benefit, if he will express the numbers of incapacity benefit claimants in the various categories as a proportion of the total. - Table given.

What are the latest estimates of the proportion of (a) incapacity benefit claimants receiving all work test questionnaires who fail to return them, (b) those returning questionnaires who fail to attend for medical examination, (c) medical examinations for the purpose of the all work test which result in the claimant...

What are the latest estimates of the proportion of (a) incapacity benefit claimants receiving all work test questionnaires who fail to return them, (b) those returning questionnaires who fail to attend for medical examination, (c) medical examinations for the purpose of the all work test which result in the claimant...