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Written Question
Personal Independence Payment
Tuesday 11th September 2018

Asked by: Anna Soubry (The Independent Group for Change - Broxtowe)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether there are targets or guidance on the number of personal independence payments (a) claims and (b) appeals that should be rejected.

Answered by Sarah Newton

The department’s overarching goal is to ensure that those entitled to Personal Independence Payment receive it. Accordingly there are no targets or guidance linked to rejections. Every benefit claim and appeal is considered on its merits, and decisions are made based on the available evidence and the legislation according to which such decisions are made.

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 13 Mar 2018
Universal Credit

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 13 Mar 2018
Universal Credit

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 13 Mar 2018
Universal Credit

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 13 Mar 2018
Universal Credit

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 16 Nov 2017
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