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Call for inquiry into ‘harsh’ benefit tests

An immediate independent investigation is needed into “harsh” benefit rules that are leading to people with serious mental health problems being inappropriately told they are fit to work.

Opposition parties called for the inquiry after The Herald revealed that Citizens Advice bureaux all around Scotland had been “inundated” with appeals against the UK Government’s Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).