Personal Independence Payment: Assessments - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords am 2:53 pm ar 19 Mehefin 2018.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Baroness Thomas of Winchester Baroness Thomas of Winchester Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol 2:53, 19 Mehefin 2018

My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for that reply, but the latest statistics show that nearly two-thirds of initial decisions are overturned by appeals, which are very stressful, not to say very expensive. Therefore, either the process is flawed or the assessors are not good enough—both, probably. Will she agree to hold a meeting with stakeholders from relevant charities to discuss the way forward?