Debate contribution: Personal Independence Payment: Rural Areas

Debate contribution by Mr Colin Crawford on 9 June 2025.

MLA: Mr Colin Crawford
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 9 June 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Personal Independence Payment: Rural Areas
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4997575

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I thank the Minister for his answer. Minister, given the distress caused to vulnerable constituents by prolonged waiting times, will you commit to increasing the number of face-to-face assessments locally and improving communication with claimants throughout the process?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1395/22-27.

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