I think I understand that, but is it not the case that the assessment may be one of function but that it ought to take account of the fact that someone has a fluctuating condition? It is an understanding that the assessment is carried out by professionals. I do not have the skill to know how they do it, but they are trained to spot these things. Therefore, when they assess someone’s functionality—a rather unfortunate term—it should reflect the fact that someone has a health condition, has a fluctuating condition and has a—
Welfare Reform Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord McKenzie of Luton
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Thursday, 22 October 2009.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Welfare Reform Bill.
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