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HANSARDTopical QuestionsWithout having the full facts of a case it is difficult to comment, but I am happy to look into that specific one. When we compare DLA with PIP, we are talking about an additional…01 Jul 2019HANSARDPersonal Independence PaymentI absolutely commend my hon. Friend’s constituent for the work that she does in her community. I also congratulate Ms Fennell on receiving the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s…01 Jul 2019HANSARDPersonal Independence PaymentAmong those who have made the transition from DLA to PIP, an extra 144,000 who did not qualify for the enhanced mobility rate under DLA now do so under PIP. We have continued to…01 Jul 2019HANSARDPersonal Independence PaymentLet me answer the hon. Gentleman’s question and provide an important update on the Government’s work with Motability. When PIP was first introduced, the Government worked with…01 Jul 2019HANSARDDisability ConfidentWe have over 2 million claimants on PIP, and only 5% of the applications have been taken to appeal. I recognise that those who go through the independent appeal process will, more…01 Jul 2019HANSARDDisability: Cross-Government ApproachToday I am pleased to launch a new cross-Government approach on disability which is guided by a vision that recognises the contributions that disabled people make and where…25 Jun 2019HANSARDOffice for Nuclear Regulation Annual Report and Accounts 2018-19Later today the Office for Nuclear Regulation’s annual report and accounts for 2018-19 will be published. Having consulted the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and…20 Jun 2019HANSARDInvisible Disabilities and Accessibility ChallengesDoes the hon. Lady not welcome the fact that just short of 1 million more disabled people were in work in the past five years alone and that for the first time ever, which I…05 Jun 2019HANSARDInvisible Disabilities and Accessibility ChallengesLet me keep to the spirit of the debate. This debate has happened because of Grace Warnock, a truly inspirational superstar who had a fantastic teacher, who can take some credit…05 Jun 2019HANSARDInvisible Disabilities and Accessibility ChallengesIt is a real pleasure to respond to this proactive and constructive debate. Until the last two, the majority of speakers stuck to the spirit of this incredibly important subject,…05 Jun 2019HANSARD Arthritis and Employmentindicated dissent .21 May 2019HANSARD Arthritis and EmploymentIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Graham. I pay tribute to all the speakers—perhaps with the exception of the last one—for their very proactive and…21 May 2019HANSARD Arthritis and Employmentindicated dissent .21 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere is a real emphasis on ensuring that assessors are best placed to identify how fluctuating health conditions and hidden disabilities will impact on the assessment. I am…13 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Gentleman. I welcome the fact that record numbers benefited from Access to Work last year—an increase of 13%—but operational improvements still need to be…13 May 2019HANSARDPeople with Disabilities: EmploymentThe Government have actually delivered an additional 930,000 job opportunities for disabled people over the past five years, and for the first time more disabled people are in…13 May 2019HANSARDPeople with Disabilities: EmploymentAll claimants should be advised at the beginning of the process that there are alternative methods of communication. I welcome the introduction of the Citizens Advice provision…13 May 2019HANSARDPeople with Disabilities: EmploymentThis Government are committed to working with stakeholders and those with frontline experience to continue to make improvements. There have been two independent reviews of the…13 May 2019HANSARDPeople with Disabilities: EmploymentMy hon. Friend has worked really hard to promote opportunities for employers in his constituency to employ people with disabilities. I welcome the fact that, over the past five…13 May 2019HANSARDPeople with Disabilities: EmploymentMy hon. Friend has been a real champion in pushing forward the opportunities created through supported internships and traineeships, and through our efforts to open up…13 May 2019