Written questions

Social Security Benefits: Disability

Commons · Question 18819 · Tabled 14 Jul 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 22 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Manuela Perteghella

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of repeated disability benefit assessments on the mental and physical wellbeing of claimants, including people with autism spectrum disorder and other

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 22 Jul 2026

The Timms Review is considering the role of PIP in enabling disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to live independently and participate fully in society, and how it can remain fair and fit for the future. Listening to the lived experi...