I propose to take Questions Nos. 1346 and 1347 together.
From the records available, the number of claims that were disallowed payments, based on the failure to satisfy the habitual residence condition in 2009 was 10,582 and details are set out in the table. The complete data for 2010 are not available due to industrial action in the earlier part of the year. The following table sets out the yearly breakdown by scheme.
Scheme
|
2009
|
Jobseeker’s Allowance
|
7,484
|
State Pension (Non-Con)
|
16
|
Blind Pension
|
0
|
Widow’s, Widower’s & Orphan’s Non-Con Pensions
|
7
|
One-Parent Family Payt.
|
381
|
Carer’s Allowance
|
192
|
Disability Allowance
|
570
|
Domiciliary Care Allce.
|
14
|
Child Benefit
|
1,918
|
Total
|
10,582
|
It is open to any customer who is not satisfied with the decision on their claim to appeal that decision. However, information on the number of these cases that were overturned on appeal is not readily available.