Speeches

Stephen Timms – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Work and Pensions

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Stephen Timms on 2016-03-23.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how long after being found to be ineligible for employment and support allowance as a result of a work capability assessment can an individual submit a new claim.

Priti Patel

An individual can submit a new claim for Employment and Support Allowance at any time after being found fit for work following a Work Capability Assessment.