Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 25632

Work Capability Assessment

Tabled: 22 January 2025
Answered: 30 January 2025

Question

John McDonnell

LabourHayes and Harlington

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the judgment in Clifford v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2025] EWHC 53 (Comm), for what reason she proceeded with the case.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The Courts have found the previous government failed to explain their proposals adequately. We felt, on balance that the consultation that was under challenge had provided people with sufficient information and time to respond intelligently to the proposa...

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