Written questions

Work Capability Assessment

Commons · Question 14039 · Tabled 13 Nov 2024 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 21 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Dame Caroline Dinenage

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department plans to publish a timeline for its proposed changes to the Work Capability Assessment.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 21 Nov 2024

The 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 are taking the time to review this in the round before setting out next steps on our ap...