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1700562

registered interest
date	12/04/2024
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	State Retirement Pensions: Women
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has had discussions with the Leader of the House on making Parliamentary time available for Members to debate and approve the recommendations in the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's report into the communication of state pension age increases, published on 21 March 2024.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Stephen Farry
uin	21447
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/04/2024 answer text <p>In laying the report before Parliament at the end of March, the Ombudsman has brought matters to the attention of this House, and a further update to the House will be provided once the report's findings have been fully considered.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 18/04/2024 15:50:52 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4856 label Biography information for Stephen Farry

1700563

registered interest
date	12/04/2024
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	State Retirement Pensions: Women
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department accepts the findings of maladministration in the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's report into the communication of state pension age increases, published on 21 March 2024.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Stephen Farry
uin	21448
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/04/2024 answer text <p>In laying the report before Parliament at the end of March, the Ombudsman has brought matters to the attention of this House, and a further update to the House will be provided once the report's findings have been fully considered.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 18/04/2024 15:41:09 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4856 label Biography information for Stephen Farry

1698636

registered interest
date	25/03/2024
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	State Retirement Pensions: Women
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the PHSO report on changes to women’s State Pension age, published on 21 March 2024, if he will implement its recommendations.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Stephen Farry
uin	20473
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2024 answer text <p>We are considering the Ombudsman’s report and will respond in due course.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 16/04/2024 10:12:44 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4856 label Biography information for Stephen Farry

1686878

registered interest
date	01/02/2024
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Social Security Benefits: Fundraising
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether (a) GoFundMe and (b) other fundraisers set up by a friend or relative can impact on a claimant's access to (i) universal credit, (ii) child benefit, (iii) housing benefit and (iv) other social security benefits.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Stephen Farry
uin	12721
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2024 answer text <p>A lump sum received as a result of a fund-raising campaign through GoFundMe or other similar platforms would be treated as capital for the assessment of means-tested benefits (Universal Credit, Income Support, Housing Benefit, income-related Employment and Support Allowance and income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance). Such a payment would only affect benefit entitlement if the claimant’s total capital exceeds the lower limit of £6,000, then a tariff will be applied to reduce the means -tested benefit award. For pension age benefits (Housing Benefit for pensioners and Pension Credit) the tariff would only be applied where the total capital held exceeds £10,000.</p><p>Where the lump sum payment means that the claimant’s capital exceeds the upper capital limit of £16,000 then the individual will no longer be eligible for means-tested benefits, although there is no limit for Pension Credit.</p><p>In certain specific circumstances money received through such channels may be eligible for a formal disregard. Charitable or voluntary payments which are made or due to be made at regular intervals are fully “disregarded” (ignored) in Income Support, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance and Universal Credit.</p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 08/02/2024 10:05:36 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	4856 label Biography information for Stephen Farry

1684225

registered interest
date	22/01/2024
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Work Capability Assessment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has had discussions with the British Medical Association on preparatory work for legislation for the Work Capability Assessments.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Stephen Farry
uin	10958
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2024 answer text <p>Following the announcement of changes to the Work Capability Assessment, officials are working with clinical experts in mental health and representatives from national organisations to define the Substantial Risk criteria which will be outlined in legislation.</p> answering member constituency Mid Sussex answering member printed Mims Davies question first answered 29/01/2024 17:41:47 answering member 4513 label Biography information for Mims Davies
tabling member	4856 label Biography information for Stephen Farry

1683062

registered interest
date	17/01/2024
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Social Security Benefits
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to Q26 of the evidence given by Neil Couling to the Work and Pensions Select Committee on 10 January 2024, HC 417, whether it is his policy that where a claim is subject to checking that claim is not suspended and there is no interruption to payments so long as the claimant cooperates with that process.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Stephen Farry
uin	10272
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2024 answer text <p>Where customers provide all evidence requested, within the timescales requested, to enable DWP to verify entitlement to benefit then no payment will be interrupted. If the evidence is not provided within the timescale or there is a high risk of fraud and/or error DWP’s Enhanced Review Team (ERT) may suspend payments to prevent further loss and the customer to build up possible debt.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 23/01/2024 15:13:24 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4856 label Biography information for Stephen Farry

1665474

registered interest
date	17/10/2023
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Immigration: EU Nationals
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether certificate of applications issued to EU Settlement Scheme applicants cover claims to Universal Credit.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Stephen Farry
uin	203160
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2023 answer text <p>Individuals in scope of the Withdrawal Agreement (or equivalent citizen’s rights agreements with the EEA EFTA countries and Switzerland) can use their Certificate of Application to evidence that they have made a valid application to the EU Settlement Scheme. They will then be able to access Universal Credit on the same basis as before the UK left the EU – including needing to provide evidence that they are exercising a qualifying right to reside, such as a worker or self-employed status.</p> answering member constituency Hexham answering member printed Guy Opperman question first answered 25/10/2023 12:28:19 answering member 4142 label Biography information for Guy Opperman
tabling member	4856 label Biography information for Stephen Farry

1663641

registered interest
date	13/10/2023
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Social Security Benefits: Uprating
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he plans to uprate social security benefits for 2024-25 in line with the Consumer Price Index rate published on 16 October 2023.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Stephen Farry
uin	201495
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2023 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions is required by law to undertake an annual review of benefits and the State Pension.</p><p> </p><p>The outcome of the review will be announced in the Autumn.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Hexham answering member printed Guy Opperman question first answered 23/10/2023 16:35:48 answering member 4142 label Biography information for Guy Opperman
tabling member	4856 label Biography information for Stephen Farry

1660518

registered interest
date	13/09/2023
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Personal Independence Payment: Epilepsy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance his Department produces for Personal Independent Payment assessors on how to process cases where an applicant has epilepsy.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Stephen Farry
uin	199456
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>All claimants, including those with epilepsy, are assessed in accordance with the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-assessment-guide-for-assessment-providers" target="_blank">Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Assessment Guide</a> available on GOV.UK. All PIP Health Professionals (HPs) complete training on neurological conditions, including epilepsy.</p><p> </p><p>HPs can access a wide range of clinical resources, including e-learning modules and case studies, to research any conditions presented. Both PIP providers also have a Condition Insight Report on epilepsy for use by their HPs. In addition, HPs are also expected to keep their knowledge up to date through Continuous Professional Development.</p> answering member constituency Corby answering member printed Tom Pursglove question first answered 19/09/2023 15:19:53 answering member 4369 label Biography information for Tom Pursglove
tabling member	4856 label Biography information for Stephen Farry

1660202

registered interest
date	12/09/2023
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Universal Credit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of conducting a review of into the adequacy of the level of universal credit payments.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Stephen Farry
uin	199228
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2023 answer text <p>No assessment of such a review has been made.</p> answering member constituency Hexham answering member printed Guy Opperman question first answered 18/09/2023 11:42:12 answering member 4142 label Biography information for Guy Opperman
tabling member	4856 label Biography information for Stephen Farry