Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Philip Davies (Conservative). It was answered by James Purnell (Labour) on Monday, 11 May 2009 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Incapacity Benefit Claimants

Question: What plans he has to assist long-term incapacity benefit claimants to move into employment.

Answer: We are increasing the help available to incapacity benefit claimants, all of whom have access to back-to-work support through pathways to work. We are also taking forward the Gregg review vision that everyone should be expected to take active steps towards work in return for their benefits, except for those in the support group, who are most disabled. In the first instance, we will trial that approach for existing claimants through the invest to save funding model. We will also reassess everyone on incapacity benefit to make sure that they are on the right benefit.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 492 c531; 273485
Session: 2008-09
Oral question type: Lead
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Related items: Incapacity Benefit Claimants
Monday, 11 May 2009
Oral question time interventions
House of Commons
Subjects: Incapacity benefit
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk