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Debate between Kate Hollern and Justin Tomlinson(8 years, 5 months ago)
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Justin Tomlinson
We have seen that of those who go through the PIP process, 22.5% of claimants secure the highest rate of benefit, compared with just 16% under disability living allowance. We have a constant evaluation, including working with charities and stakeholders, and currently a claimant can expect to have their assessment process over a median of 13 weeks end to end, which is well within expectations.
Kate Hollern (Blackburn) (Lab)
Will the Secretary of State intervene personally in the case of one of my constituents, who suffered a stroke, has severe eyesight problems and is almost completely wheelchair-bound? He was refused PIP and as a result his wife has been refused carer’s allowance. He has not had a reassessment since November last year and that is not acceptable.
Justin Tomlinson
I would be happy to meet the hon. Lady to discuss this specific case.