Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 19 Dec 2018
Disability Support
"We are looking at a 38% increase in cash terms, but if the compound inflation rate over the same period is taken into account, this would come out as less than 38%. I am happy to go through the calculations with the hon. Lady separately, but we would still find …..."Luke Graham - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 19 Dec 2018
Disability Support
"The short answer is yes. I led the inquiry on universal credit in the Public Accounts Committee, and I refer all Members to the inquiry and subsequent report, where we identified the strengths and shortfalls of the UC system. I hope that Government colleagues have read that report and taken …..."Luke Graham - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 11 Sep 2018
Personal Independence Payments
"The hon. Gentleman is talking about cuts, but does he recognise that the welfare reforms have led to an increase in welfare spending? If cuts were the Government’s desire, then yes, we have failed. However, if that means we are providing more funding for those most in need, that is …..."Luke Graham - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 20 Jun 2018
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
"I congratulate the hon. Lady on securing the debate. She talked about cuts, but does she welcome the Government’s increase in the amount of the access to work fund from £42,000 to £57,200? People with disabilities can access that fund to get themselves into work. I led a debate in …..."Luke Graham - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 20 Jun 2018
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
"My hon. Friend makes a good point about the number of disabled people in work. It is important that we give our constituents the facts. Opposition Members have used very emotive language. I know from having a family member who has been disabled and from the number of cases that …..."Luke Graham - View Speech
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Written Question
Friday 8th June 2018
Asked by:
Luke Graham (Conservative - Ochil and South Perthshire)
Question
to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent representations she has received from the Scottish Government on its preparations for (a) welfare devolution and (b) the establishment of a Scottish social security agency.
Answered by Lord Sharma
We continue to work closely with the Scottish Government on the transfer of welfare powers covered by the Scotland Act 2016. The Joint Ministerial Working Group on Welfare was set up to oversee the devolution of social security powers and meets regularly to discuss progress and resolve issues. The group is attended by ministers from both Governments and includes the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, the Secretary of State for Scotland and the Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities. The next meeting is due to take place on 14 June.
The establishment of the Social Security Agency is a matter for the Scottish Government.
Written Question
Tuesday 27th March 2018
Asked by:
Luke Graham (Conservative - Ochil and South Perthshire)
Question
to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether personal independence payment claimants are able to choose to undergo a face-to-face reassessment.
Answered by Sarah Newton
Detailed information on award reviews can be found in Part 1 of the Personal Independence Payment Assessment Guide: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment guide for assessment providers - GOV.UK
Written Question
Tuesday 27th March 2018
Asked by:
Luke Graham (Conservative - Ochil and South Perthshire)
Question
to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if will take steps to guarantee that a claimant in receipt of a higher rate of daily living or mobility components of personal independence payments.will not receive a lower rate as a result of reassessment.
Answered by Sarah Newton
Reviews are a key part of Personal Independence Payment and ensures that awards remain correct and claimants receive the correct level of support that they are entitled to.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 26 Mar 2018
Oral Answers to Questions
"I welcome the comments from my hon. Friend the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work about getting more people with disabilities into work. Given that there are 650 potential employers in this House, what more can be done to improve disability employment in the House and in our offices …..."Luke Graham - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 20 Mar 2018
Scottish Welfare Powers
"I will try to keep my remarks as close to one minute as I possibly can. Welfare is one of the key elements of the modern British state. We launched the NHS together and we built the welfare state together. It started at the turn of the 20th century and …..."Luke Graham - View Speech
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