Work Capability Assessment
Commons · Question 14049 · Tabled 13 Nov 2024 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 21 Nov 2024
Question
Asked by Sammy Wilson
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to make 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 to work, which will, in turn, bring down the benefits bill. We are taking the time to review this in ...