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Personal Independence Payment Assessment Review

Asked by Laura Kyrke-SmithLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 9 March 2026UIN 908164

The question

What recent progress the Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment has made.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

Following expressions of interest, the steering group was recruited to oversee co-production of the Timms Review.

The group have met and discussed principles of working and areas of focus and will meet regularly to determine the Review’s strategic direction and recommendations. The group will shape a wider and fully accessible programme of participation bringing together a full range of views. It is committed to regular updates on progress.

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