Written Question·Treasury·UIN 57316

Social Security: Advisory Services

Tabled: 4 June 2025

Answered: 13 June 2025

Question

Ben Lake

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential cost savings to public services resulting from investment in independent social welfare advice services.

Answer

Darren Jones

The Government recognises the important role that independent advice services play in supporting individuals.For example, DWP provide grant funding to Citizens Advice, who deliver Help to Claim support for customers to apply for Universal Credit. Help to ...

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