People left dangling while waiting for benefit decisions, says MP

IRKENHEAD MP Frank Field told the House of Commons delays in processing benefit claims are driving people into destitution and leaving them “dangling at the end of a string.”

In an Opposition Day debate by Labour on the performance of the Department for Work and Pensions , Mr Field told ministers there is a growing difficulty for people in gaining benefit payments quickly and efficiently so as to be able to put food on the table.

Mr Field said: “It is undignified not to have money. It is appalling to have to grovel across the counter for money. The alternative of attending food banks is, for many people, a very last resort...

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