Meg Hillier, chair of the Commons Treasury committee, accepted government concessions regarding the Universal Credit (UC) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) bill, emphasizing a compromise that protects disabled people and encourages their return to work. She advocated for future decisions on disability support to include the perspectives of disabled individuals, ensuring meaningful reforms. The government, in a statement, affirmed its commitment to maintaining support for current beneficiaries while reforming the welfare system responsibly. Hillier described the outcome as a necessary step towards inclusive economic growth by addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.
Meg Hillier stated that the government's concessions represent a positive engagement with concerns raised by Labour MPs, exemplifying a productive compromise to support disabled individuals.
She emphasized the importance of co-producing future changes to disability support with disabled people, ensuring their involvement in decisions that affect their lives.
Hillier highlighted that enhanced employment support would prevent individuals from being trapped in the benefit system, aiding their transition back to work.
A Downing Street spokesperson noted the government's listening approach, ensuring a balance between reform and maintaining support for those already benefiting from the system.
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