Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 25632
Work Capability Assessment
Tabled: 22 January 2025
Answered: 30 January 2025
Question
John McDonnell
Labour — Hayes 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 TimmsThe 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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