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Baroness Thomas of Winchester to ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that Department for Work and Pensions staff contacted disability claimants who were appealing their decisions to persuade them to abandon their appeals and accept a lower offer; and if such practices have been used, who authorised them.  HL2130

Question HL2130: tabled on 16 July 2021 and due for answer by 30 July 2021

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Baroness Thomas of Winchester to ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that Department for Work and Pensions staff contacted disability claimants who were appealing their decisions to persuade them to abandon their appeals and accept a lower offer; and if such practices have been used, who authorised them.  HL2130
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Baroness Thomas of Winchester
Liberal Democrat
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