Member

That is why my amendment (b) to amendment 2 and the associated amendments seek to delay the introduction of changes to UC health from April 2026 to November 2026, which would come at a cost of £141 million in terms of the reduction in savings previously estimated by the Government. The proposed delay would allow for the ramping up of NHS capacity and ensure that funding follows health needs, so that people with newly acquired conditions or impairments can receive early treatment, as well as allowing for a better aligned labour market to enable them to return to work quickly. Without the proposed delay, there is a risk that 45,000 more newly disabled people and their children will be pushed into poverty.