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Peter Bone
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(5 years, 11 months ago)
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Sarah Newton
I am glad the hon. Gentleman asked that question, because this was totally misreported in The Times today; we are not going to close down any organisation at all that is supporting disabled people into work. I have been in ongoing discussions with the sector to make sure not only that we have the existing scheme, but that it is enhanced and mainstreamed into a new, improved programme.
Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (Con)
May I ask the relevant Minister whether I have got this clear, because I thought that this understanding was given to Parliament: where someone appeals against the loss of their personal independence payment, their Motability car will not be taken away from them until the decision is made by the independent tribunal? Have I got that right?
Sarah Newton
I thank my hon. Friend for his question. If somebody has appealed their PIP decision, they can keep their car.