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Social Security Benefits: Appeals

Asked by Ben ColemanLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 25221

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the average time taken to complete a Mandatory Reconsideration was in the most recent year for which figures are available.

Answered by Department for Work and Pensions

PIP MR clearance times are published at Personal Independence Payment statistics - GOV.UK.

ESA Work Capability Assessment MR clearance times are available on Stat-Xplore: https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/.

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