Oral QuestionMinistry of Defence

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 7 March 2023Answered: 13 March 2023

Asked by

Sir Julian Lewis

ConservativeNew Forest East

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Defence

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Andrew Western)

The Department is committed to ensuring that individuals receive high-quality and accurate assessments. Assessment suppliers are closely monitored using a range of performance measures designed to improve the accuracy of their advice. Independent audits are conducted to maintain high standards, and as part of our pathways to work proposals we are considering recording assessments as standard to increase transparency and build trust in the system.