Written question asked by Lord Harper (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 December 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 January 2010. It was answered by Jonathan Shaw (Labour) on Thursday, 7 January 2010 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Work Capability Assessment
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions pursuant to the oral statement of 15 December 2009, Official Report, columns 818-20, on benefit reform, what changes to the work capability assessment (a) would be desirable and (b) are planned.
- Answer
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[holding answer 6 January 2010]: We are currently reviewing the work capability assessment with the help of a range of stakeholders and medical professionals. We believe there are some changes that could be made and plan to publish a report detailing these once the review is complete.
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- 503 c539W; 308845
- Session
- 2009-10
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- Work capability assessment
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