Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 16666
Care Leavers: Universal Credit
Tabled: 27 November 2024
Answered: 17 December 2024
Question
Jess Asato
Labour — Lowestoft
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many care leavers in England claimed Universal Credit between 1 April 2023 and 1 April 2024.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe information requested is not available. DWP stated routinely collecting data on care leavers claiming UC in February 2022. All new claimants are now given the option of reporting their care leaver status, and work coaches can record existing claimants...
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