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Written question asked by Lord Rogan (Ulster Unionist Party) on Friday, 25 June 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 9 July 2021. It was answered by Baroness Stedman-Scott (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Capita Business Services: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Department for Communities on the operation of the contract for Capita Business Services Ltd to carry out Personal Independence Payment assessments in Northern Ireland on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Answer

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments in Northern Ireland are administered by the Department for Communities, and not the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The PIP contract has been managed and monitored by Department for Communities since contract signature, which also includes management of all extension negotiations directly.

DWP continually work with its assessment providers to further improve the PIP assessment process and are keen to share best practices. We regularly engage with Department for Communities to discuss best practice, align process and contract management approaches where possible.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1440
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Contracts Northern Ireland Personal independence payment Capita Business Services
Link
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