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PIP Assessment Centre: Accessibility

Wednesday 26 February 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • Hywel Williams asked the Secretary of State about discussions with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions regarding an accessible PIP assessment centre for disabled and vulnerable claimants in north-west Wales.
  • The Secretary of State responded that he has written to the relevant DWP Minister and that the Minister plans to meet local MPs to discuss assessment centre access in the region.
  • The Secretary of State also stated that the Government will support Capita to find a suitable, long-term site in north Wales.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Hywel Williams PC Alyn and Deeside
Benefits & Welfare
Context

The disability centre moved to Rhyl without consultation and is now temporarily housed in a museum in Bangor.

Question

What recent discussions has the Secretary of State had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the location of an accessible personal independence payment assessment centre for disabled and vulnerable claimants in north-west Wales?

Answer from Simon Hart (Secretary of State for Wales)

I have written to the relevant DWP Minister, and I know that he has plans to meet local MPs to discuss assessment centre access in the region. The Government will support Capita to ensure that it finds a suitable, long-term site in north Wales.

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Q2 Hywel Williams PC Alyn and Deeside
Benefits & Welfare
Context

The disability centre moved to Rhyl without consultation, causing dissatisfaction.

Question

Does the Secretary of State agree that the current temporary location in a museum in Bangor would be an apt place for the Government's disability benefits system?

Answer from Simon Hart (Secretary of State for Wales)

I agree; I have taken the hon. Gentleman's observations seriously. The situation has not been satisfactory in parts, but I hope that there is now some movement in a positive direction.

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