Invalidity Benefit

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Social Security – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 16 December 1991.

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Photo of Dr Norman Godman Dr Norman Godman , Greenock and Port Glasgow 12:00, 16 December 1991

How do the referrals figure in terms of national averages for the two offices in Greenock and Port Glasgow? Why is such a hard line taken towards people who, in the eyes of GPs and consultants, are manifestly unfit for any kind of work? One constituent of mine has been referred to the regional medical officer 15 times since 1985. That is harassment of the worst kind. It is a case for the Parliamentary ombudsman. It is malpractice, and that hard line should be thrown overboard.