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Written Question
Energy: Prices
Monday 7th February 2022

Asked by: Clive Efford (Labour - Eltham)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment she has made of the impact of rising fuel costs on disabled people in receipt of benefits.

Answered by Chloe Smith

The Chancellor announced (on 3rd of February) a £200 rebate for households delivered via their energy bill this autumn, paid back automatically over the next 5 years, spreading the increased costs of global prices over time in a way that is more manageable for households.

Written Question
Employment and Support Allowance: Greater London
Friday 21st January 2022

Asked by: Clive Efford (Labour - Eltham)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate she has made of the number of people who have been affected by the underpayment of benefits after transitioning from incapacity benefit to employment support allowance in (a) Eltham, (b) Bromley and Chislehurst, (c) Beckenham, (d) Orpington, (e) Old Bexley and Sidcup and (f) Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.

Answered by Chloe Smith

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 19th January to question number 104377.

Written Question
Personal Independence Payment: Medical Examinations
Monday 10th June 2019

Asked by: Clive Efford (Labour - Eltham)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many disabled people have had their mobility car repossessed after an assessment for personal independence payments; how many people have subsequently had their entitlement reinstated after an appeal; and if she will make a statement.

Answered by Justin Tomlinson

The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.

Written Question
Personal Independence Payment
Thursday 14th March 2019

Asked by: Clive Efford (Labour - Eltham)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people judged to be entitled to the higher rate of disabled living allowance for life have been granted the standard rate when assessed for migration to personal independence payment.

Answered by Justin Tomlinson

The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.