Employment and Support Allowance: Multiple Sclerosis
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people with Multiple Sclerosis who receive income-based Employment and Support Allowance do not also receive Personal Independence Payment.
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms
In August 2024 there were 6,480* people in receipt of Income-related ESA whose main condition was multiple sclerosis. 1,490* of those in receipt of Income-related ESA whose main condition was multiple sclerosis were not in receipt of PIP, the remaining 5,000* were.
* Rounded to the nearest ten. Totals may not sum due to rounding.
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