Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nick Gibb and Paula Sherriff

Monday 30th November 2015 Commons Chamber

[Paula Sherriff (Dewsbury) (Lab)]

Has the Minister considered the impact of the Government’s welfare policies on school attendance by disabled pupils over 16 who are required to attend interviews for the personal independence payment? I have been dealing with the case of a constituent who has been summoned under threat of sanction for this stressful process in the middle of their exams. Will the Government take action to ensure that the timing of PIP assessments for those in full-time education works around the school year and the timetable?

[Mr Gibb]

I am grateful to the hon. Lady for raising that matter with me. I will, of course, look at the case in detail and write to her.