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Written question asked by Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 1 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Mims Davies (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Personal Independence Payment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of Personal Independence Payments on trends in the number of claimants (a) in and (b) seeking employment.

Answer

On the number and proportion of PIP claimants in employment, I refer the honourable member to the answer given on the 2nd of May to PQ 24056.

The Department has made no assessment of the potential impact of Personal Independence Payments on trends in the number of claimants (a) in and (b) seeking employment.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is designed to help with the extra costs arising from long-term ill health and disability, and is paid regardless of income and irrespective of whether someone is in work. PIP can also be paid in addition to other benefits the individual may receive, for example Universal Credit or Employment and Support Allowance, and can provide a passport to additional support through premiums or additional amounts.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24493
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Personal independence payment
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk