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 Party — Brighton 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 TimmsReducing 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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