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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 29 Jun 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

" Universal credit has supported millions of new claimants since March, many of whom will now be looking for new job opportunities as the economy reopens. Does my hon. Friend agree that one of the inherent strengths of universal credit is its flexibility in incentivising and rewarding employment?..."
Scott Benton - View Speech

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Written Question
Social Security Benefits: Terminal Illnesses
Thursday 16th January 2020

Asked by: Scott Benton (Independent - Blackpool South)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what progress she has made on amending the Special Rules for Terminal Illness fast-track process in relation to illnesses that qualify under those rules; and what the timeframe is for the publication of those changes.

Answered by Justin Tomlinson

On 11 July the Secretary of State announced an in depth evaluation of how the benefits system supports people nearing the end of their life and those with severe conditions.

The Department understands how important it is to support those nearing the end of their life and is taking this work forward as a priority. We have made progress on all areas of this work, and will be engaging with clinicians and claimants over the coming months.