Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department plans to increase the benefit entitlement for people who are blind or partially sighted to mitigate the impact of rising cost of living.

In recognition of global high inflation and the subsequent impact on cost of living, the Government is providing over £37bn of extra funding this year.

Around six million people across the UK who receive disability benefits will receive a one-off payment of £150 from September 2022, including those in receipt of Disability Living Allowance and Personal Independence Payment.

We know people with disabilities may face a wide range of additional costs, such as specialist equipment, specialist food, and increased transport costs, and this payment will help with costs.