'Minority' oppose work capability assessments

MLC defends Dependability tests

Bill Henderson MLC says only a minority of people oppose work assessments being carried out on the long-term ill.

Last month, a political row broke out over the tests - which see those deemed fit moved from sickness benefits to Jobseeker's allowance.

South Douglas MHK Kate Beecroft called for the entire process to be examined by a parliamentary committee.

Mr Henderson says he wouldn't have a problem with that: