Oral Question·Department for Work and Pensions
“What assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of Work Capability Assessments for people with neurological conditions.”
Tabled: 7 November 2023Answered: 13 November 2023
Asked by
Michael Shanks
Labour — Rutherglen
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)
The interim fiscal framework agreed earlier this year introduced a needs-based funding formula set at 124% of spending per head in England, based on the advice of the Northern Ireland Fiscal Council, and we are committed to taking forward these discussions with the Executive.