Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 116888

Personal Independence Payment: Medical Examinations

Tabled: 2 March 2026

Answered: 9 March 2026

Named Day

Question

Helen Whately

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, which staff at his Department are responsible for overseeing PIP assessors; and whether those staff are able to receive bonuses.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments are carried out by contracted assessment suppliers. Staff within the Department for Work and Pensions are responsible for monitoring and managing the performance of these suppliers.DWP contract management st...

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