Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make it his policy to reimburse personal independent payment (PIP) claimants for any additional costs those claimants incur between (a) an appeal or mandatory reconsideration being applied for and (b) a decision being overturned on the award of the enhanced rate mobility component of PIP.

If an appeal is successful, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) arrears are paid in full to the claimant.

If a PIP claimant loses their entitlement to a Motability car as a result of being reassessed, there are transitional arrangements in place which allow them to keep the car for a minimum of 7 weeks after the PIP decision. They will also receive a cash payment of up to £2000 and can re-join the Motability scheme if their eligibility is confirmed following an appeal.