Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of personal independence payment claimants will be seen for a medical assessment within 16 weeks by 31 December 2014.
The Department intends to release PIP clearance time and waiting/outstanding time statistics for the first time in March 2015 with the release pre-announced in line with United Kingdom Statistics Authority release protocols.