Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 11 April 2016 to Question 32294, what account is taken of a person's earlier claim for work capability assessment if the person submits a new claim for employment and support allowance.

In order for the claim to progress, a claimant must demonstrate that there has been a significant worsening in their health condition or that a new health condition has developed.