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Personal Independence Payment: Appeals

Asked by Edward MorelloLiberal DemocratDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 22 July 2025UIN 68886

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to her oral contribution of 23 June 2025, Official Report, column 823, what steps her Department is taking to enable face-to-face meetings for PIP appeal hearings more accessible.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

The oral contribution refers to the PIP assessment process and outlines our commitment to audio recording assessments.

Appeals are lodged directly with, and administered by, HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). Making appeal hearings more accessible is therefore a matter for HMCTS and MoJ.

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