Oral Answers to Questions

Baroness Clark of Kilwinning Excerpts

Wednesday 11th June 2014 Commons Chamber

The Prime Minister was asked—

[Katy Clark (North Ayrshire and Arran) (Lab)]

Q1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11 June.

[The Prime Minister (Mr David Cameron)]

I am sure the whole House will wish to join me in wishing the England football team the very best of British before their first World cup game this Saturday in Brazil.

This morning I had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others, and in addition to my duties in this House, I shall have further such meetings later today.

[Katy Clark]

I wish good luck to every football team in the World cup.

Less than a quarter of people who have applied for the new personal independence payment have received a decision. If we continue at this rate, it will take more than 40 years to get to the point where everyone has been assessed. Does the Prime Minister think that that is acceptable, and what is he going to do about it?

[The Prime Minister]

It is extremely important when we introduce these new benefits that we make sure it is done in a way that works well. I would say it is very important not to have an artificial deadline of replacing one benefit with another. The whole point about the personal independence payment is that it is more accurate and more targeted than disability living allowance. It will mean more help for those with the greatest disabilities, and I am determined we get it right.