Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 52571

Personal Independence Payment

Tabled: 14 May 2025

Answered: 21 May 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to ensure that people with moderate but wide-ranging needs are not negatively impacted by the new four point rule for daily living.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

We have committed to introduce a new requirement that claimants must score a minimum of four points in at least one daily living activity to be eligible for the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP). We are mindful of the impact th...

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