Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the (a) complexity and (b) length of the Disability Living Allowance claim form on claimants; and whether he plans to amend the form.

The Disability Living Allowance claim form is under regular review to ensure that it is as easy to understand as possible, and that the information collected is complete. Recently, work has been undertaken to improve the legibility of the claim form. This has included rewording some questions, strengthening the guidance in notes and advice sheets as well as providing additional clarity on the information required.

The questions within the claim form ensure the Department has a clear understanding of the difficulties the child faces in everyday life, in order that DWP decision makers can make a clear and informed decision based in law. Other questions in the form safeguard and protect the public purse and reduce fraud and error.