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Written question asked by Colin Pickthall (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 February 2005. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 February 2005 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Dept for Work and Pensions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, in what ways changes to incapacity benefit will affect long-term claimants.
Answer

Mr. Pickthall: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in what ways changes to incapacity benefit will affect long-term claimants. [216339] Maria Eagle: The reforms to incapacity benefits, as set out in the five year strategy, will apply to new claimants only. However, existing claimants, including long-term claimants, would be able to access the help and support on offer to help them return to work.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
431 c613W;431 c609W; 216339
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Incapacity benefit Recipients Long term unemployed people Social security benefits Reform
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk