Oral QuestionCabinet Office

What recent assessment he has made of the level of Government procurement from small businesses.

Tabled: 17 December 2017Answered: 10 January 2018

Asked by

Bill Esterson

LabourSefton Central

Answering Minister

the Minister for the Cabinet Office

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for Social Security and Disability (Sir Stephen Timms)

There should be no benefit decisions without explanation. Claim decisions should always be set out with the reasons. If a decision is unclear, or if the reasons for it are unclear, a further detailed verbal or written explanation can be requested and will be provided.