Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Graeme Downie and Liz Kendall

Wednesday 18th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Graeme Downie (Dunfermline and Dollar) (Lab)]

T6. Last week I met pupils from Pittencrieff primary school, Dollar academy and Queen Anne high school in my constituency to talk about how to keep them safe online. They were very much in favour of some restrictions to make sure that they were safe on social media but were very cautious of age-based bans. Will the Secretary of State ensure that the consultation coming forward is reflective of what young people say and that it fits their daily lives?

[Liz Kendall]

Yes. We have already had more than 25,000 responses to our consultation, including 1,700 from children and young people. If my hon. Friend or any other hon. Member wants to send in the views of their constituents, including of young people, I will personally read them.

Welfare Reform

Debate between Graeme Downie and Liz Kendall

Monday 30th June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Liz Kendall]

As I said in my statement, existing PIP claimants will continue to have that benefit. It will not be affected even if they have a reassessment, and neither will all the passported benefits. Carer’s allowance is the best known, but all passported benefits will be included in that protection.

[Graeme Downie (Dunfermline and Dollar) (Lab)]

This morning I met Parkinson’s UK, which is very concerned about the changes to both PIP and universal credit, and in particular that they will not take account of those with variable conditions. Will the Secretary of State make a commitment that Parkinson’s UK will be involved in the co-design of the changes to PIP, universal credit and other welfare benefits, and that any welfare change will fully consider those with Parkinson’s and other variable conditions?

[Liz Kendall]

I am absolutely sure that Parkinson’s UK will be involved closely in the PIP review.