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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Jan 2018
Plumbers’ Pension Scheme

"I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate. Does she agree that providing clarity is key for so many plumbers in her constituency, my constituency and others throughout the country, because the plumbers are suffering and the impact is on not only them and their employees, but their families?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 10 Jan 2018
Disability Confident Scheme

"I beg to move,

That this House has considered the Disability Confident scheme.

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Rosindell. I thank the Members who have made the effort to attend the debate, which I secured because I am a passionate believer in the ideals represented …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 10 Jan 2018
Disability Confident Scheme

"I could not agree more. That is a laudable target, but we should always try to go a little further. In my view, the target is there to be exceeded, and I am sure that the Minister will do everything she can to achieve that.

Let me dig a bit …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 10 Jan 2018
Disability Confident Scheme

"I thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. The scheme is commendable, and being UK-wide allows it to provide consistency and a standard for employers, both large and small, across the United Kingdom.

My third point is about employer engagement and retention. The Disability Confident campaign was set up by …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 10 Jan 2018
Disability Confident Scheme

"I realise that the scheme is a start, and later in my speech I will come to a number of areas that I hope the Minister and the Government will seek to develop further.

I was talking about the Glenalmond Timber Company. For people who do not know, Methven is …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 10 Jan 2018
Disability Confident Scheme

"Indeed. I will come to that point towards the end of my speech.

The Government’s proposals are all laudable and aspirational, and I am sure they will receive cross-party support in their implementation. I also ask the Minister to ensure that any new provisions are UK-wide and not limited by …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 10 Jan 2018
Disability Confident Scheme

"I could not agree more. I hope that, through further speeches, we will hear more case studies and examples to try to raise the profile of the issue further. I know that the debate will not be left in this Chamber but that it will be continued by Members across …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 10 Jan 2018
Disability Confident Scheme

"Absolutely—my hon. Friend makes a valid point. Even at level one, employers are making a commitment to take action within the next 12 months, and the mechanism must be used to ensure that those commitments are followed through. Commitments are easy to make online, but there needs to be the …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 10 Jan 2018
Disability Confident Scheme

"I have 20 seconds, and I just want to thank all hon. Members for contributing so much. To pick up the point my hon. Friend the Member for North Swindon (Justin Tomlinson) articulated so clearly, this scheme is not a favour, it is not charity, it is about realising true …..."
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Written Question
Work Capability Assessment: Standards
Thursday 21st December 2017

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 he plans to ensure higher standards of service and stricter key performance indicators to improve performance when the contract for work capability assessments is up for renewal in 2018.

Answered by Sarah Newton

The contract for the delivery of Work Capability Assessments expires in February 2020. As part of the two year extension agreement, we have agreed higher standards of service and improved Key Performance Indicators.

During the remaining term of our current contract both the Department and our supplier will continue its drive for continuous contractual performance improvement and even higher standards. We will review our future requirements as part of our preparations for re-contracting.