Sir Stephen Timms: “The end of the scheme comes alongside significant steps we've already taken to help people into work.”

This interim report delivers a clear message: while PIP is widely valued as a benefit, it is not working as intended and needs fundamental change.

We're certainly going to be looking fairly at how these decisions are being made, and the question of fiscal sustainability for the benefit is going to be a concern as we reach these decisions.

My view is that the current level of spending is not a great concern. What would be a concern would be if it carried on going up forever more.

The successful completion of move to universal credit marks a major milestone, with nearly two million people having now moved on to universal credit from legacy benefits.