The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that claimants can currently choose to have their Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments recorded. Nonetheless, the Department will continue to monitor the effects of this on disability benefits evaluations. In a written response to Independent MP Alex Easton, Minister for Social Security and Disability, Sir Stephen Timms said last month: "Audio recording is available for face-to-face and telephone assessments with all the