Urgent question on ESA underpayments
19 July 2018 (updated on 19 July 2018)
Marsha de Cordova, Shadow Minister for Disabled People, asked an urgent question in the House of Commons on 19 July 2018 on ESA (Employment and Support Allowances) underpayments.
Sarah Newton, the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, responded on behalf of the Government, saying:
"As planned, the Department will contact all those identified as potentially affected. Once an individual has been contacted and the relevant information gathered, they can expect to receive any backdated payments within 12 weeks. Once contacted, individuals will be provided with a dedicated free phone line on which to contact the Department to discuss their claim."
- Watch Parliament TV: urgent question on ESA underpayments
- Read Commons Hansard: urgent question on ESA underpayments
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