Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 17193
Work Capability Assessment
Tabled: 2 December 2024
Answered: 9 December 2024
Question
Helen Whately
Conservative — Faversham and Mid Kent
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has had discussions with the Office for Budget Responsibility on the timing of the implementation of changes to the Work Capability Assessment on their projections.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe Work Capability Assessment is not working and needs to be reformed or replaced. This needs to come alongside a proper plan to support disabled people into work. We will continue to deliver the savings set out by the previous government but will set ou...
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