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HANSARDWork Capability AssessmentsMy right hon. Friend makes a really important point. We have a strong safety net for people who cannot work, but it is also wonderful that so many more people are able to work. I…11 Feb 2019HANSARDPeople with Learning Disabilities and Autism: Celebrating AchievementsIt is really important to recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions, in all aspects of life, of people with learning disabilities and autism. Disability Confident…11 Feb 2019HANSARDPeople with Learning Disabilities and Autism: Celebrating AchievementsI thank my right hon. and learned Friend for raising this matter. I very much support the inaugural Learning Disability and Autism Leaders’ List. I thank Sam for his contribution…11 Feb 2019HANSARDSocial Security Benefits: Disabled PeopleI fear that you, Mr Speaker, will not allow me the time I need to answer such a detailed question, so I am very happy to write to the hon. Lady. I do want to say, because I think…11 Feb 2019HANSARDSocial Security Benefits: Disabled PeopleWe work very hard in the DWP to make sure that decisions are made accurately the first time. However, where there have been mistakes, we work really quickly to remedy them as soon…11 Feb 2019HANSARDSocial Security Benefits: Disabled PeopleIt is absolutely right that we should be focused on making the right decision first time. We have had independent reviews of both the work capability assessment and the PIP…11 Feb 2019HANSARDSocial Security Benefits: Disabled PeopleUniversal credit provides tailor-made support for all people, including those with disabilities. Once somebody meets their work coach, they will have a personalised journey to…11 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for his question. Safeguarding the dignity and wellbeing of people with the most severe lifelong conditions is of paramount importance. A number of Members…11 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsSomething has clearly gone amiss, and I should be happy to meet the hon. Gentleman and see what we can do to sort it out as soon as possible.11 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would be happy to meet the hon. Lady to go through the report. I assure the House that healthcare professionals are thoroughly trained and often work with leading national…11 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsLet me reassure the hon. Lady. People with severe conditions, including severe mental health conditions, can have home assessments; and many more people are benefiting from PIP…11 Feb 2019HANSARDSocial Security Benefits: Disabled PeopleUniversal credit has been designed with accessibility in mind, and we are committed to providing a tailored service that recognises those with complex needs. We are improving…11 Feb 2019HANSARD Social SecurityI beg to move, That the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.06 Feb 2019HANSARD Social SecurityI thank the hon. Gentleman for sharing with us the tragic case of his grandfather. That reminds us, as so many colleagues have done today, of the sacrifices that people have made…06 Feb 2019HANSARD Social SecurityI am happy to confirm what I have already confirmed to other hon. Members across the House—that I am absolutely happy to take that away and look at it. I thank the hon. Member for…06 Feb 2019HANSARD Social SecurityMy right hon. Friend makes a really important point. I have already committed to taking this matter away, but this debate has been very valuable. As we have seen from the quality…06 Feb 2019HANSARD Social SecurityOf course we want to do the right thing, which is why we are here today, uprating the scheme. However, we should pause to reflect on the fact that this debate has enabled us to…06 Feb 2019HANSARD Social SecurityIt is an absolute pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Bolsover (Mr Skinner). He probably does not realise how much we have in common. It was wonderful to hear him talk about…06 Feb 2019HANSARD Social SecurityI am always happy to meet colleagues from across the House if they have particular constituency issues or if people who really need support are falling between the cracks. There…06 Feb 2019HANSARD Social SecurityThese two statutory instruments will increase the value of lump sum awards payable under the Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) Act 1979 and the diffuse mesothelioma…06 Feb 2019