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<p>On the number and proportion of PIP claimants in employment, I refer the honourable
member to the answer given on the 2<sup>nd</sup> of May to PQ <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2024-04-29/24056"
target="_blank">24056.</a></p><p> </p><p>The Department has made no assessment of
the potential impact of Personal Independence Payments on trends in the number of
claimants (a) in and (b) seeking employment.</p><p> </p><p>Personal Independence Payment
(PIP) is designed to help with the extra costs arising from long-term ill health and
disability, and is paid regardless of income and irrespective of whether someone is
in work. PIP can also be paid in addition to other benefits the individual may receive,
for example Universal Credit or Employment and Support Allowance, and can provide
a passport to additional support through premiums or additional amounts.</p>
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