Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Liz Kendall and Josh Simons

Monday 12th May 2025 Commons Chamber

[Liz Kendall]

The hon. Gentleman’s figures are the number of people right now who may have fewer than four points on PIP. These changes are not coming in overnight—they would not be implemented until November next year—and many people’s health conditions change, so it is not right to say that that is the exact number who would lose out. We want to ensure that anyone who does lose out has their eligible care and health needs met, as well as having the employment support they need. We know that many disabled people want to work. They have too often been denied opportunities to get into work, and this Government want to change that.

[Josh Simons (Makerfield) (Lab)]

2. What steps she is taking to support young people into employment, education or training in Makerfield constituency.