Calum Miller
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Calum Miller (Bicester and Woodstock) (LD)
I recently met a support group in my constituency of those who suffer from ME, chronic fatigue syndrome or long covid. Their description of the devastating impact of those variable conditions was very affecting. If one of those people were to have an improvement in their condition, meaning that they were no longer eligible for PIP, and then to re-present for assessment, would they be entitled to return to the PIP level they were on previously, or would they be treated as new applicants under the terms the Secretary of State has described today?
Liz Kendall
The hon. Gentleman raises an important point, which is precisely what we want to look at in the PIP review, because it does not take into account fluctuating conditions. That is an important issue moving forward, and we will be absolutely determined to involve him, his constituents, and organisations that represent those with fluctuating conditions in the process of the review.
[Official Report, 30 June 2025; Vol. 770, c. 36.]
Written correction submitted by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, the right hon. Member for Leicester West (Liz Kendall):