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Written question asked by David Linden (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 14 December 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 December 2021. It was answered by Chloe Smith (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 December 2021 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Social Security Benefits: Disability and Health

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the report entitled The Uses of Health and Disability Benefits, commissioned by her Department from the National Centre for Social Research, whether copies of the report were made available to the 120 disabled claimants who participated in that research.

Answer

My Department is currently considering a range of policy options, and it is right to protect the private space within which Ministers and their policy advisers can develop policies without the risk of premature disclosure.

The Publication Protocol for Government Social Research provides guidance on the publication of social research, but it is important that Ministers consider research and its publication on a case by case basis and in the best interests of Government policy formation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
93034
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Disability Health Social security benefits NatCen Social Research
Link
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