Personal Independence Payments Debate

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Alex Burghart

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Personal Independence Payments

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Monday 4th June 2018

(6 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Esther McVey Portrait Ms McVey
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The urgent question was about two cases in particular. This is about those two cases: it is about two people who were affected, and who will receive their money immediately. We are assessing the position, but that is what the urgent question was about. If Members want to talk about matters outside the scope of the urgent question, that will be for a different occasion and a different day.

Alex Burghart Portrait Alex Burghart (Brentwood and Ongar) (Con)
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Will my right hon. Friend confirm that she is considering simplifying the PIP assessment forms to make the process of applying for the benefit less stressful for people?

Esther McVey Portrait Ms McVey
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That is correct. As we work with stakeholders, including people with disabilities, we seek to make the process smoother, easier and more beneficial for people in need, and that is exactly what we will be doing.

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