Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Eleanor Smith and Justin Tomlinson

Monday 15th October 2018 Commons Chamber

[Eleanor Smith (Wolverhampton South West) (Lab)]

18. Due to the massive backlog in universal credit appeals in Wolverhampton, what steps will the Minister take to ensure that my disabled constituents do not have to wait months on end without benefits for their court appeals?

[Justin Tomlinson]

This is an issue that has been raised and that is why additional judges have been recruited to the tribunal system to make sure that goes as quickly as possible. Through their individual work coach, people will get the tailored support as quickly as they can.