Written questions

Personal Independence Payment: East Midlands

Commons · Question 122767 · Tabled 23 Mar 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 13 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for the medical assessment stage of Personal Independence Payment claims in (a) Nottinghamshire and (b) the East Midlands.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 13 Apr 2026

The department is committed to ensuring that Personal Independence Payment claimants receive timely assessments and continues to work closely with its suppliers to improve customer experience across all geographical areas, including Nottinghamshire and th...