Work and Pensions written question – answered at on 20 December 2012.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what the average period is in each region of the UK between an initial application for employment and support allowance and the determination of an appeal against refusal in the latest period for which figures are available.
The following table shows the total duration between the claim start date until the appeal result date. This is for employment and support allowance (ESA) claimants found fit for work following the initial work capability assessment where an appeal has been heard. The table covers ESA claims starting between June and August 2011 (the latest information available) and is broken down by region. The statistics are likely to alter over time due to outstanding appeals for ESA claims made in this period. Appeals against incapacity reassessment outcomes are not included.
Duration between claims start date and appeal result date, Great Britain and its regions | |
Region | Duration in weeks |
East Midlands | 39 |
Eastern | 43 |
London | 47 |
North East | 42 |
North West | 46 |
Scotland | 41 |
South East | 45 |
South West | 47 |
Wales | 46 |
West Midlands | 44 |
Yorkshire and Humber | 44 |
Great Britain | 44 |
Source: Department for Work and Pensions benefit administration datasets and HM Courts and Tribunal Service appeals case load data. |
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