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Proceeding contribution from Sarah Smith (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 4 November 2025. It occurred during Opposition day on Welfare Spending.


Welfare Spending

Does the hon. Lady not recognise that personal independence payment is not a benefit paid on your ability to work—it is paid regardless—so providing that case study is perhaps not the most appropriate to making the argument she is trying progress?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
774 c848 
Session
2024-26
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disability Benefits rules Employment Mental illness Motability Universal credit Unemployment Social security Personal independence payment
Link
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