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Social Security Benefits: Medical Examinations

Asked by Noah LawLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 24 June 2026UIN 8708

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department plans to review the use of video surveillance and media appearances in disability benefit decisions.

Answered by Andrew Western

The Department does not use video surveillance or media appearances for routine disability benefit decisions.

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