Motion text
That this House expresses its concern about the application and assessment process for disability benefits such as Personal Independence Payments and Universal Credit Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity; notes that the Government is proposing to end GP involvement in the process; further notes that disability rights campaigners have argued that phone assessments and to a lesser extent face-to-face assessments do not give an accurate understanding of someone's ability to work or the level of support they need; believes that GPs have a role to play in the assessment of disability needs; and calls on the Government to review disability benefit assessment processes with the aim of creating a system that is easier and friendlier to navigate for people with disabilities.
Signatures (17)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Trickett, Jon
Labour
Signed on
24 April 2024
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
25 April 2024
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
25 April 2024
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
26 April 2024
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
29 April 2024
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
29 April 2024
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Winter, Beth
Labour
Signed on
29 April 2024
Mearns, Ian
Labour
Signed on
29 April 2024
Lewis, Clive
Labour
Signed on
2 May 2024
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on
7 May 2024
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
7 May 2024
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
10 May 2024
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
10 May 2024
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
13 May 2024
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
14 May 2024
Osborne, Kate
Labour
Signed on
15 May 2024
Byrne, Ian
Labour
Signed on
23 May 2024
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.