Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
3rd Report – Get Britain Working: Pathways to Work
Work and Pensions Committee
HC 837
Published 29 July 2025
Conclusions (3)
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
As the Minister accepted when he gave oral evidence, the fact that disability benefits are a devolved matter in Scotland presents potentially very serious obstacles to implementation. We are particularly concerned about the possibility that in the future the criteria for determining eligibility for the Adult Disability Payment could be …
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the concern about devolved disability benefits and states that discussions are ongoing with the Scottish Government regarding interactions between devolved and reserved systems.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
We welcome the publication of the terms of reference for the review of the PIP assessment, which is in desperate need of reform, and the Government’s commitment to co-produce it with disabled people and their organisations, as we called for in our letter to the Secretary of State. We are …
Government Response Summary
The government confirmed that reforms to PIP will be taken forward through the co-produced Timms Review, following the removal of clause 5 from the Bill.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Enshrining the right to try work in legislation will be a small but important and worthwhile measure that could provide greater clarity and even reduce levels of mistrust by putting the matter beyond doubt. This is just one step, however, in the many that will need to be taken to …
Government Response Summary
The government confirmed it continues to develop reforms, including introducing the "right to try guarantee," and is considering consultation responses to set out detailed plans in due course.