Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:30 pm on 29 July 2024.
Baroness Blake of Leeds
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
3:30,
29 July 2024
I think it is absolutely right that proportionality is at the centre of this. We have to respect DWP officials to make sure that they look at the way this is handled and make sure every single case is dealt with fairly and in a sympathetic way. We have already heard today about the cliff-edge principle, which has already caused difficulties for carers, and we need to make sure, as far as we possibly can, that they have all the information, as well as regular review of their cases, to make sure people do not fall into this position again.