Personal Independence Payments Debate

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Department: Department for Work and Pensions

Personal Independence Payments

Neil Carmichael Excerpts
Tuesday 13th November 2012

(11 years, 6 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Esther McVey Portrait Esther McVey
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Absolutely. The hon. Lady is right that the assessment is very different, but we have to take forward the knowledge that we have learned. I have had many meetings on the need for more champions to provide the knowledge, so that people can have confidence when they are being assessed.

Neil Carmichael Portrait Neil Carmichael (Stroud) (Con)
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Does the Minister agree that the continuing good influence of Professor Harrington is worth noting when considering such issues?

Esther McVey Portrait Esther McVey
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Absolutely. That evidence will be taken on board and used.