Debates between Mark Fletcher and Mark Jenkinson during the 2019 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mark Fletcher and Mark Jenkinson
Monday 9th March 2020

(4 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mark Fletcher Portrait Mark Fletcher (Bolsover) (Con)
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13. What steps she is taking to reduce the number of assessments undertaken by claimants with disabilities.

Mark Jenkinson Portrait Mark Jenkinson (Workington) (Con)
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21. What steps she is taking to reduce the number of assessments undertaken by claimants with disabilities.

Justin Tomlinson Portrait The Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work (Justin Tomlinson)
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As our manifesto set out, we are committed to reducing the number of assessments that disabled people face. That will build on improvements already made, including reducing the frequency of assessments for those with severe or progressive conditions and removing regular reviews for PIP claimants over pension age.