Written question asked by Anna Soubry (Conservative) on Monday, 3 September 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 September 2018. It was answered by Sarah Newton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 September 2018 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Personal Independence Payment
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether there are targets or guidance on the number of personal independence payments (a) claims and (b) appeals that should be rejected.
- Answer
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The department’s overarching goal is to ensure that those entitled to Personal Independence Payment receive it. Accordingly there are no targets or guidance linked to rejections. Every benefit claim and appeal is considered on its merits, and decisions are made based on the available evidence and the legislation according to which such decisions are made.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 169289
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Personal independence payment
- Link
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- Timestamp
- 2018-09-11 18:07:31 +0100
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