Replacement of Personal Independence Payments with a voucher system
Tabled 25 November 2024 by Steve Darling
That this House expresses its concern regarding the Minister for Work and Pensions' refusal to rule out proposals to replace Personal Independence Payments (PIP) with a voucher system; notes that this proposal, originally put forward by the previous Conservative Government, would significantly reduce the autonomy of disabled claimants; recognises the substantial concern raised by disabled people, who rely on regular PIP payments to cover essential living costs, including mobility aids, equipment, therapy, and everyday necessities; further acknowledges that replacing cash with vouchers would undermine the independence of disabled people and could not adequately meet their diverse needs; calls on the Government to immediately reject the idea of replacing PIP payments with vouchers and grants, ensuring that disabled individuals retain control over their finances; and urges the Government to engage meaningfully with disabled people, their families, and relevant advocacy organisations to guarantee that reforms to the benefits system truly address the needs of those with disabilities without undermining their rights to autonomy and dignity.
Signatories (46)
- Steve Darling Sponsor
- Jim Shannon
- Wera Hobhouse
- Christine Jardine
- Wendy Chamberlain
- Tom Morrison
- Helen Maguire
- Andrew George
- Adam Dance
- Helen Morgan
- Claire Young
- Alison Bennett
- Caroline Voaden
- Calum Miller
- David Chadwick
- Ellie Chowns
- Chris Law
- Jess Brown-Fuller
- Liz Jarvis
- Adrian Ramsay
- John McDonnell
- Rachel Gilmour
- Iqbal Mohamed
- Mr Angus MacDonald
- Mike Martin
- Victoria Collins
- Susan Murray
- Pippa Heylings
- James MacCleary
- Ian Sollom
- Clive Jones
- Sarah Gibson
- Jamie Stone
- Munira Wilson
- Mr Joshua Reynolds
- Martin Wrigley
- Brian Mathew
- Sarah Dyke
- Sarah Green
- Sarah Olney
- Luke Taylor
- Lisa Smart
- Ben Maguire
- Tim Farron
- Daisy Cooper
- Layla Moran