Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 115748

Personal Independence Payment: Medical Examinations

Tabled: 24 February 2026
Answered: 3 March 2026
Named Day

Question

Mr Peter Bedford

ConservativeMid Leicestershire

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when are the private contracts for PIP assessments reviewed; and what ongoing scrutiny does his Department carry out on these contractors.

Answer

Andrew Western
The Functional Assessment Service (FAS) contracts (which include the PIP assessment service) are reviewed on an ongoing basis as part of comprehensive contract and performance management undertaken by the Department, ensuring contractors are held to accou...

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