Oral Answers to Questions

Andrew Bridgen Excerpts

Monday 13th November 2017 Commons Chamber

[Sarah Newton]

This country has a proud record of treating people fairly, and we will continue to uphold those proud principles. Of course we are considering the report, and as I have said, we will publish our findings. To put this in context, of the G7 only Germany spends more money supporting people with disabilities and long-term conditions. We spend 2.5% of GDP, which is 6% of all Government spending. That is £50 billion a year.

[Andrew Bridgen (North West Leicestershire) (Con)]

Will the Minister confirm that anyone in receipt of disability benefits, such as PIP or disability living allowance, is exempt from the benefits cap?

[Sarah Newton]

I can give my hon. Friend a very simple answer: yes.