Written question asked by Joy Morrissey (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Personal Independence Payment: Means-tested Benefits
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of means testing PIP to ensure targeted support.
- Answer
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The purpose of the Timms Review is to ensure PIP is fair and fit for the future. As set out in the Terms of Reference for the Review, this government is committed to ensuring that PIP is a non-means tested cash benefit which is there for people in and out of work, now and into the future, because anyone can be impacted by a long-term condition or disability.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 900683
- Session
- 2026-27
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Means-tested benefits Personal independence payment
- Link
- View this Written question on www.parliament.uk
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- 2026-06-29 17:32:32 +0100
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