Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 90090
Childcare and Social Security Benefits: Families
Tabled: 11 November 2025
Answered: 18 November 2025
Question
Mr Lee Dillon
Liberal Democrat — Newbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans her Department has to help support the financial needs of families, including their (a) eligibility for benefits and (b) access to childcare support.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsUniversal Credit is designed to be a flexible benefit which offers support for both those in and out of work. It provides an invaluable safety net for millions of customers through the standard allowance and additional elements. The government recognises ...
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