10 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will outline using figures in respect of (1) 1988, (2) 1989 and (3) 1990 (a) the details of the number of recipients of disability benefit who were examined by his Department's medical referees, (b) the number of recipients found fit for work as a result of these examinations and (c) the number of disqualified recipients who, on appeal, had benefit restored by the appeals office; his views on whether the referee system is flawed and is seen by many as merely a disqualification and money-saving procedure used by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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10 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will outline using figures in respect of (1) 1988, (2) 1989 and (3) 1990 (a) the details of the number of recipients of disability benefit who were examined by his Department's medical referees, (b) the number of recipients found fit for work as a result of these examinations and (c) the number of disqualified recipients who, on appeal, had benefit restored by the appeals office; his views on whether the referee system is flawed and is seen by many as merely a disqualification and money-saving procedure used by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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