My hon. Friend is making a powerful speech. I am concerned about the impact on sick and disabled people. In some cases, up to 90% of social security claimants on the employment and support allowance, the personal independence payment or the disability living allowance have been denied access to support as a result of the cuts, but 70% of people who go on to challenge the decision, in person or with a welfare advocate, will be successful in their claim. Is that not a real injustice?
Future of Legal Aid
Proceeding contribution from
Debbie Abrahams
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 1 November 2018.
It occurred during Backbench debate on Future of Legal Aid.
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