Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 17611

Social Security Benefits: Disability

Tabled: 9 July 2026
Answered: 17 July 2026

Question

Siân Berry

Green PartyBrighton Pavilion

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the impact of waiting times between a child or young person (under 25) being diagnosed with cancer and their first payment of disability benefit on (a) debt levels, (b) ca

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
Reducing customer journey times for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants is a priority for the Department and we are working constantly to make improvements to our service. More information can be found here:...

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