Helen Whately MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Department for Work and Pensions: Written QuestionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3777More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when he plans to respond to Question 125451 from the hon. Member for Faversham and Mid Kent.
Answer: As required by the House for any questions that government departments were unable to answer before prorogation, PQ UIN 125451 was given a prorogation answer on 29th April 2026. In this new session, Hon. Members may re-table any question from the previous...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: Written QuestionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when he plans to answer Question 123305 from the hon. Member for Faversham and Mid Kent.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt. hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: Written QuestionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when he plans to answer Question 123304 from the hon. Member for Faversham and Mid Kent.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt. hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPathways to Work: Impact AssessmentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 23 April 2025 to Question 47466 on Pathways to Work: Impact Assessments with specific reference to anxiety, depression and ADHD/ADD, and with further reference to the Departmen
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPathways to Work: Impact AssessmentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128881More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 23 April 2025 to Question 47466 on Pathways to Work: Impact Assessments, what is the most recent equivalent disaggregation by health category for this data.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPathways to Work: Impact AssessmentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 23 April 2025 to Question 47466 on Pathways to Work: Impact Assessments, a) what is the most recent equivalent disaggregation by health category and b) what definitions are use
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt. hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal CreditDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125451More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many households in receipt of Universal Credit have a total gross household income, including earnings and other income, within the (a) £0–£20,000, (b) £20,001–£40,000, (c) £40,001–£60,000, (d) £60,
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: CardiffDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123305More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many face-to-face assessments were conducted in the Cardiff PIP assessment centre from September 2024 to March 2025.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: BirkenheadDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many face-to-face assessments were conducted in the Birkenhead PIP assessment centre from September 2024 to March 2025.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Medical ExaminationsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 26 January 2026 to Question 87358 on Personal Independence Payment: Medical Examinations, how many and what proportion of Personal Independence Payment (a) assessments and (b)
Answer: While this information is not currently published by the department, we will be sharing this data in a future statistical release.
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Habitual Residence TestDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121771More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to UIN 107421, if he will provide a nationality breakdown of people with Universal Credit claims that failed the Habitual Residence Test.
Answer: The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordJobcentresDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119404More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department is planning to (a) open and (b) close any Jobcentres this year.
Answer: The Department continually reviews its estate to ensure it meets the needs of customers and represents value for money, making changes where appropriate. The Department’s Workplace Transformation Programme is working closely with the Jobs and Careers Serv...
Answered 7 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordJobcentresDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119403More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Jobcentres there are as of a) March 2026 and b) March 2025.
Answer: Number of Established Jobcentres31st March 2025 is 63313th March 2026 is 630
Answered 9 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Medical ExaminationsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many telephone-based PIP assessments are recorded.
Answer: The department does not hold readily available data on the number of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments that are recorded by assessment channel. As set out in the Pathways to Work Green Paper, the department intends to move to a position wher...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWork Capability AssessmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Work Capability Assessments have been (a) curtailed and (b) closed early in the last five years.
Answer: The Department for Work and Pensions does not hold or publish statistics on the number of Work Capability Assessments (WCAs) that have been curtailed or closed early, either over the last five years or in the most recent year for which data is available. ...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWork Capability AssessmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what financial payments Work Capability Assessors receive for exceeding minimum daily assessment requirements.
Answer: Functional Assessment Services contracts (including delivery of Work Capability Assessments) are outsourced to four prime contractors. All reward and remuneration to employees, including any potential incentivisation to meet contractual requirements, is f...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWork Capability AssessmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Work Capability Assessments assessors are required to process per day.
Answer: The Department for Work and Pensions has not set a specified number of Work Capability Assessments that health professionals (HP) are expected to complete per day. The number of assessments completed can vary depending on the type of assessment (telephone...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Medical ExaminationsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people since the start of 2025 have been awarded PIP after an assessment a) in-person b) over the phone or c) via video call.
Answer: While this information is not currently published by the department, we will be sharing this data in a future statistical release.
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Medical ExaminationsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people since the start of 2025 have been assessed for PIP a) in-person b) over the phone or c) via video call.
Answer: While this information is not currently published by the department, we will be sharing this data in a future statistical release.
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Medical ExaminationsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, which staff at his Department are responsible for overseeing PIP assessors; and whether those staff are able to receive bonuses.
Answer: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments are carried out by contracted assessment suppliers. Staff within the Department for Work and Pensions are responsible for monitoring and managing the performance of these suppliers.DWP contract management st...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCarer's AllowanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116032More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what checks does his Department carry out into the ongoing circumstances of those claiming Carer's Allowance.
Answer: When an award of Carer’s Allowance is made, the customer is issued with a written notification letter advising of changes in circumstances they need to declare that may affect their entitlement. This is to ensure DWP holds the correct details for them. Th...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCarer's AllowanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116030More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what information his Department holds on the number of people that claim Carer's Allowance and do not live with the person they are caring for.
Answer: The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost. Published information on the number of people in receipt of Carer’s Allowance using DWP administrative data, and information on benefit receipt on a ho...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116029More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many individuals have been ordered to make repayments to the Department after being convicted of benefit fraud in a) 2025 and b) 2026.
Answer: We take action to recover debt on every conviction for benefit fraud through our debt recovery processes or through recovery under the Proceeds of Crime Act where appropriate. The fraud classification on our Debt Management system includes people who have...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Medical ExaminationsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many PIP assessments required the use of (a) an interpreter and (b) translation services in the period since July 2024.
Answer: The Functional Assessment Service contracts launched on 9 September 2024. Between then and the end of January 2026, across all delivery areas, a total of 230,000 Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments were completed with a translator present. Thi...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: Proof of IdentityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many PIP claimants were required to show a form of identification during their application in the last five years.
Answer: All PIP customers are required to verify their identity during the application process. This can be done using a variety of evidence, including photographic identification if appropriate. The following documentation can be used by British Nationals making...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
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