Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 6513

Social Security Benefits

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 9 October 2024
Named Day

Question

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Labour — Clapham and Brixton Hill

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she is taking steps to reform the social security system to (a) support families on low incomes and (b) reduce related mental health issues.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
I am proud to have social security in my title and this government is prioritising providing security for the most vulnerable, and this includes low income families though Universal Credit, the Household Support Fund and the wider benefits system as well ...
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