Written questions by Whately.

When he plans to respond to Question 125451 from the hon. Member for Faversham and Mid Kent.

Awaiting answer.

When he plans to answer Question 123305 from the hon. Member for Faversham and Mid Kent.

It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt. hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

When he plans to answer Question 123304 from the hon. Member for Faversham and Mid Kent.

It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt. hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

Pursuant to the Answer of 23 April 2025 to Question 47466 on Pathways to Work: Impact Assessments, what is the most recent equivalent disaggregation by health category for this data.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

Pursuant to the Answer of 23 April 2025 to Question 47466 on Pathways to Work: Impact Assessments with specific reference to anxiety, depression and ADHD/ADD, and with further reference to the Department’s January 2025 ‘PIP cases with entitlement from 2019’ release for the same conditions, what methodology and evidential basis was used for both sets of figures and what analysis has been performed to explain the differences in these figures.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

Pursuant to the Answer of 23 April 2025 to Question 47466 on Pathways to Work: Impact Assessments, a) what is the most recent equivalent disaggregation by health category and b) what definitions are used in the disaggregation for Anxiety and Depression and ADHD/ADD, and how these definitions vary from the categories used for the Department’s PIP cases with entitlement from 2019 release.

It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt. hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

How many households in receipt of Universal Credit have a total gross household income, including earnings and other income, within the (a) £0–£20,000, (b) £20,001–£40,000, (c) £40,001–£60,000, (d) £60,001–£80,000, (e) £80,001–£100,000, (f) £100,001–£120,000, (g) £120,001–£140,000 and (h) £140,000+ band.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

How many face-to-face assessments were conducted in the Cardiff PIP assessment centre from September 2024 to March 2025.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

How many face-to-face assessments were conducted in the Birkenhead PIP assessment centre from September 2024 to March 2025.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

Pursuant to the Answer of 26 January 2026 to Question 87358 on Personal Independence Payment: Medical Examinations, how many and what proportion of Personal Independence Payment (a) assessments and (b) reassessments were carried out (i) face-to-face, (ii) remotely and (iii) on paper in each month since September 2025.

While this information is not currently published by the department, we will be sharing this data in a future statistical release.

Pursuant to UIN 107421, if he will provide a nationality breakdown of people with Universal Credit claims that failed the Habitual Residence Test.

The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.

How many telephone-based PIP assessments are recorded.

The department does not hold readily available data on the number of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments that are recorded by assessment channel. As set out in the Pathways to Work Green Paper, the department intends to move to a position where all health assessments are recorded by default, with a process allowing claimants to opt out should they wish to do so. This change is intended to improve transparency and trust in the assessment process. Work is under way to implement this measure.

How many Jobcentres there are as of a) March 2026 and b) March 2025.

Number of Established Jobcentres31st March 2025 is 63313th March 2026 is 630

Whether his Department is planning to (a) open and (b) close any Jobcentres this year.

The Department continually reviews its estate to ensure it meets the needs of customers and represents value for money, making changes where appropriate. The Department’s Workplace Transformation Programme is working closely with the Jobs and Careers Service to ensure that our physical spaces evolve to support more personalised, modern employment and skills services for customers. This includes exploring new approaches to workspace location, design and partnership working that enhance accessibility, collaboration and customer outcomes. Any future decisions regarding the Jobcentre estate will be communicated to Parliament in the usual way.

How many Work Capability Assessments assessors are required to process per day.

The Department for Work and Pensions has not set a specified number of Work Capability Assessments that health professionals (HP) are expected to complete per day. The number of assessments completed can vary depending on the type of assessment (telephone, video, or face‑to‑face), the claimant’s condition, and any additional evidence required, as these appointments have fixed time slots and are delivered through different channels. While we do have expectations for the total number of assessments conducted by Functional Assessment Service (FAS) suppliers, these would be aggregate monthly numbers across their entire workforce, not individual targets for specific HPs.

How many Work Capability Assessments have been (a) curtailed and (b) closed early in the last five years.

The Department for Work and Pensions does not hold or publish statistics on the number of Work Capability Assessments (WCAs) that have been curtailed or closed early, either over the last five years or in the most recent year for which data is available. Published statistical releases on Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit WCAs report only on completed assessments and do not include information on curtailed or discontinued assessments.

What financial payments Work Capability Assessors receive for exceeding minimum daily assessment requirements.

Functional Assessment Services contracts (including delivery of Work Capability Assessments) are outsourced to four prime contractors. All reward and remuneration to employees, including any potential incentivisation to meet contractual requirements, is for contractors to determine.

Which staff at his Department are responsible for overseeing PIP assessors; and whether those staff are able to receive bonuses.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments are carried out by contracted assessment suppliers. Staff within the Department for Work and Pensions are responsible for monitoring and managing the performance of these suppliers.DWP contract management staff are responsible for monitoring service delivery against contractual targets and for operating the independent auditing of assessments. This includes oversight of the quality of reports submitted by health professionals working for the assessment suppliers.DWP staff also undertake work to monitor and manage assessment suppliers' performance as part of its responsibilities under the PIP assessment contracts.These civil servants are part of the wider DWP workforce and, like other staff in the department, are eligible to receive performance‑related bonuses in line with Civil Service pay arrangements.

How many people since the start of 2025 have been assessed for PIP a) in-person b) over the phone or c) via video call.

While this information is not currently published by the department, we will be sharing this data in a future statistical release.

How many people since the start of 2025 have been awarded PIP after an assessment a) in-person b) over the phone or c) via video call.

While this information is not currently published by the department, we will be sharing this data in a future statistical release.