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External review of Incapacity Benefit

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A decision made (17.02.06) to agree to an external review of Incapacity Benefit.

Subject:

External Review of Incapacity Benefits

Decision Reference:

MD-S-2006-22

Exempt clause(s):

N/A

Type of Report:

(oral or written)

Oral

Person Giving Report (if oral):

Janice Waddell, Policy Principal

Telephone or

e-mail Meeting?

N/A

Report

File ref:

5/6/4 (1144)

Written report – Title

N/A

Written report – Author

(name and job title)

N/A

Decision(s):

Following circulation of Terms of Reference for a review to invite invitations to tender, the Department has been approached by Professor Bruce Stafford of the Nottingham Policy Centre, Nottingham University.

Professor Stafford has requested further information regarding our system which was provided by Janice Waddell to enable him to develop an in depth proposal.

Professor Stafford’s initial estimation of cost is circa £20,000

Reason(s) for decision:

The review is being commissioned following agreement by Senator Routier in a States sitting to have an independent assessment of the impact of the changes to the Incapacity Benefits system from 2004.

Action required:

The Minister is asked to approve that the discussion continue with Professor Bruce Stafford of the Nottingham Policy Centre, Nottingham University and that the funding needed for this review is made available should a contract be awarded.

Signature:

(Minister/ Assistant Minister)

Date of Decision:

17 February 2006

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