PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Social Security Benefits: Appeals (26 January 2022)

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact on the finances of (a) employment and support allowance and (b) personal independence payment claimants who have to wait until tribunal in order to receive their correct benefits award.

Asked by:
Darren Jones (Labour)

The Department understands the potential effect of waiting for a tribunal hearing which is why our aim is to make the right decision as early as possible in the claim journey. Recent improvements to our decision-making processes mean that Decision Makers can better gather relevant additional evidence. This helps to ensure that people get the support they are entitled to as quickly as possible, without the need for a tribunal appeal.

Answered by:
Chloe Smith (Conservative)
4 February 2022