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Written question asked by Kate Green (Labour) on Monday, 6 November 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 November 2017. It was answered by Sarah Newton (Conservative) on Monday, 13 November 2017 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Personal Independence Payment: Appeals

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 2 November 2017, on social security, HCWS218, whether his Department plans to undertake a full review of the Personal Independence Payments (PIP) Assessment Guide to take account of all relevant Upper Tribunal rulings relating to PIP.

Answer

The Department regularly reviews and updates the Personal Independence Payment Assessment Guide to ensure the guidance reflects case law resulting from relevant Upper Tribunal rulings alongside other legislative and policy changes. The Department has no plans to undertake an additional review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
111723
Session
2017-19
Related items
Social Security
Thursday, 2 November 2017
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Appeals Personal independence payment
Link
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