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Work Capability Assessment: Appeals

Asked by Wendy ChamberlainLiberal DemocratDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 24 February 2026UIN 113191

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many cases were awaiting Work Capability Assessment reassessments as of 31 January 2026 in (a) England, (b) Scotland and (c) Wales.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

The information requested is not held because data is not held at individual country level.

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