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Angela Eagle

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Monday 21st May 2018

(5 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Finally, I call Ms Angela Eagle.

Angela Eagle Portrait Ms Angela Eagle (Wallasey) (Lab)
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My constituent of working age suffered two strokes and has now been diagnosed as suffering from vascular dementia. He has been found to be fit for work, even though he has major problems with his short-term memory. He will have to appeal the decision and faces a wait of up to 30 weeks before he gets any kind of hearing or has his benefit restored. How can this possibly be a system that is working or acceptable?

Sarah Newton Portrait Sarah Newton
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I would of course be more than happy to meet the hon. Lady to go through the specifics of that case.

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