Lord Flight
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Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Con)
No, my Lords, those are two separate things. What we should be doing is looking after disabled people in the best way we can. We are looking after more disabled people and getting more disabled people into work, which is where they would like to be, supported by the Government. We are doing the best we can, but we will never be complacent and will continue to do more.
Lord Flight (Con)
My Lords, what steps are the Government taking to ensure that terminally ill people get the support they so much need?
Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Con)
My Lords, under the special rules for terminal illness, people nearing the end of their lives—as I would rather call them—have their claims fast tracked. The average time from registration to decision for a claimant under this new scheme is three working days. I am sure noble Lords will think that is reasonable for this group of people.