Question follow-through · 11503

Personal Independence Payment

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to ensure the accuracy of PIP assessment decisions.

answeredDepartment for Work and Pensions

About this written question

A written question asks a government minister for information in writing. Parliament publishes the question and any answer.

Answering body
Department for Work and Pensions
Tabled
28 Oct 2024
Target answer date
31 Oct 2024
Answer
31 Oct 2024 · 3 calendar days after tabling

Elapsed calendar days describe the record timeline, not whether Parliament considers an answer on time.

Recorded timeline

  1. 28 Oct 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to ensure the accuracy of PIP assessment decisions.

  2. 31 Oct 2024

    Target answer date

    Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

  3. 31 Oct 2024

    Answer published

    PIP assessment accuracy and quality is a priority for both suppliers and the department. The department works extensively with suppliers to make improvements to guidance, training, and audit procedures to ensure a quality service. A high standard is alway...

Open official record

Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.

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