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Work Capability Assessments: Recordings

Asked by Mary GlindonLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 8 June 2026UIN 4104

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department has considered the potential merits of introducing routine audio recording of Work Capability Assessments.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

As set out in Pathways to Work, we will be introducing audio recording as standard for all health assessments. If, for whatever reason, a customer does not want their assessment recorded, they are able to opt out at any time.

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