Statement on the Timms review of the personal independence payment.

Statement on the Timms review of the personal independence payment.

Motion that the draft Industrial Training Levy (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 1 June, be approved. Debate adjourned. Motion that at this day's sitting, Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motion in the name of Andrew Western relating to Employment and Training. Agreed to on question. Debate resumed. Main question agreed to.

Motion that the draft Industrial Training Levy (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 1 June, be approved. Debate adjourned. Motion that at this day's sitting, Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motion in the name of Andrew...

Draft Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulation

The following extracts are from the debate in the Third Delegated Legislation Committee on the draft Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 on 21 April 2026.

Taking them one by one, the BRP extends the expiry...

Draft Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulation

The following extracts are from the debate in the Third Delegated Legislation Committee on the draft Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 on 21 April 2026.

Taking them one by one, the BRP extends the expiry...

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Work Capability Assessment Timescales

The following extract is from the Westminster Hall debate on Work Capability Assessment Timescales on 4 March 2026.

…Looking back, that worked rather better than people might have anticipated, but it meant that in 2021, only 5% of work capability assessments were carried out face to face. After...

Work Capability Assessment Timescales

The following extract is from the Westminster Hall debate on Work Capability Assessment Timescales on 4 March 2026.

…Looking back, that worked rather better than people might have anticipated, but it meant that in 2021, only 5% of work capability assessments were carried out face to face. After...

Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill

The following extracts are from Committee of the whole House on the Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill on 23 February 2026.

…Removing the two-child limit does not undermine work incentives. From time to time, the Conservatives suggest that it does, but...

Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill

The following extracts are from Committee of the whole House on the Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill on 23 February 2026.

…Removing the two-child limit does not undermine work incentives. From time to time, the Conservatives suggest that it does, but...

Pensions and Social Security

The following extract is from the debate on Pensions and Social Security on 10 February 2026.

For 2026-27, the standard allowance in universal credit will be uprated by September’s consumer prices index plus an additional 2.3%. That represents the first ever permanent above-inflation rise to the universal credit...

Pensions and Social Security

The following extract is from the debate on Pensions and Social Security on 10 February 2026.

For 2026-27, the standard allowance in universal credit will be uprated by September’s consumer prices index plus an additional 2.3%. That represents the first ever permanent above-inflation rise to the universal credit...

Clause 1, discussed with clauses 2 and 3 stand part, and new clauses 1 to 4. Clauses 1 to 3 agreed to. New clause 3 negatived on amendment (73 votes to 286). Bill reported, without amendment. Third reading agreed to on division (361 votes to 84) and the Bill passed.

Clause 1, discussed with clauses 2 and 3 stand part, and new clauses 1 to 4. Clauses 1 to 3 agreed to. New clause 3 negatived on amendment (73 votes to 286). Bill reported, without amendment. Third reading agreed to on division (361 votes to 84) and the Bill passed.

Motion that the draft Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 12 January, be approved. Agreed to on question. Resolved, that the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 12 January, be approved.

Motion that the draft Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 12 January, be approved. Agreed to on question. Resolved, that the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 12 January, be approved.

The figures requested have been provided in the attached tables. Regarding part (b), PIP claimants do not undergo reassessments, but they do have award reviews. Therefore, figures have been provided for the most recent decision made during the award reviews of claims (after mandatory reconsiderations and appeals have been completed).

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The figures requested have been provided in the attached tables. Regarding part (b), PIP claimants do not undergo reassessments, but they do have award reviews. Therefore, figures have been provided for the most recent decision made during the award reviews of claims (after mandatory reconsiderations and appeals have been completed).

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The figures requested have been provided in the attached tables. Regarding part (b), PIP claimants do not undergo reassessments, but they do have award reviews. Therefore, figures have been provided for the most recent decision made during the award reviews of claims (after mandatory reconsiderations and appeals have been completed).

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The figures requested have been provided in the attached tables. Regarding part (b), PIP claimants do not undergo reassessments, but they do have award reviews. Therefore, figures have been provided for the most recent decision made during the award reviews of claims (after mandatory reconsiderations and appeals have been completed).

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Employers are crucial in enhancing employment opportunities and supporting disabled people and those with health conditions to thrive in the workforce.

Access to Work aims to support the recruitment and retention of disabled people into employment. It is a personalised discretionary grant that provides support with workplace adjustments beyond an...

Employers are crucial in enhancing employment opportunities and supporting disabled people and those with health conditions to thrive in the workforce.

Access to Work aims to support the recruitment and retention of disabled people into employment. It is a personalised discretionary grant that provides support with workplace adjustments beyond an...

The information requested on the proportion of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Tribunal hearings the Department sent a presenting officer to is not readily available within the Department. However, we estimate that 46% 47% of DLA Tribunal hearings had a presenting officer in FY2024/25. This estimate uses DWP internal...

The information requested on the proportion of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Tribunal hearings the Department sent a presenting officer to is not readily available within the Department. However, we estimate that 46% 47% of DLA Tribunal hearings had a presenting officer in FY2024/25. This estimate uses DWP internal...

As of April 2025, a total of 8,900 appeals are currently in progress. This figure has been rounded to the nearest 100.

Although we hold information on the time between initial disallowance and appeal hearing, DWP is not solely responsible for this appeals wait time. Appeals are...

As of April 2025, a total of 8,900 appeals are currently in progress. This figure has been rounded to the nearest 100.

Although we hold information on the time between initial disallowance and appeal hearing, DWP is not solely responsible for this appeals wait time. Appeals are...

Topical Questions

The following extract is from Work and Pensions questions on 23 June 2025.

My constituent, Nicola Smith, works for NHS Fife. Like many people across the country, she is not paid on the same date each month. This leads to incorrect calculations for her husband Steven’s universal credit, often leaving...

Topical Questions

The following extract is from Work and Pensions questions on 23 June 2025.

My constituent, Nicola Smith, works for NHS Fife. Like many people across the country, she is not paid on the same date each month. This leads to incorrect calculations for her husband Steven’s universal credit, often leaving...

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion that the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 15 January, be approved. Agreed to on question. Motion that the draft Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 16 January, be approved. Agreed to on question.

Motion that the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 15 January, be approved. Agreed to on question. Motion that the draft Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 16 January, be approved. Agreed to on question.

Unpaid carers play a vital role in supporting elderly or disabled relatives or friends. Sometimes unpaid carers will need to turn to the benefit system for financial support, so it is right that we keep Carer’s Allowance under review, to see if it is meeting its objectives, and giving unpaid...

Unpaid carers play a vital role in supporting elderly or disabled relatives or friends. Sometimes unpaid carers will need to turn to the benefit system for financial support, so it is right that we keep Carer’s Allowance under review, to see if it is meeting its objectives, and giving unpaid...

The tables below provide information on the number of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) appeal clearances; and whether they were lapsed or overturned at a tribunal hearing.

Data provided is for the last five financial years.

Table 1: Number of appeals cleared for each financial year and how many were subsequently lapsed...

The tables below provide information on the number of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) appeal clearances; and whether they were lapsed or overturned at a tribunal hearing.

Data provided is for the last five financial years.

Table 1: Number of appeals cleared for each financial year and how many were subsequently lapsed...

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what steps his Department is taking to help quantify the (a) economic and (b) social value of faith groups to the UK.

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what steps his Department is taking to help quantify the (a) economic and (b) social value of faith groups to the UK.