Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department has (a) made an assessment and (b) commissioned any reviews of the effect on people's mental health of participation in the social security system.

The Department recognises that many of those claiming benefits are particularly vulnerable and we continue to explore ways to improve the customer journey, especially for those with mental health conditions, and have safeguards in place to ensure that people are supported throughout the process.