Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 106249
Social Security Benefits
Tabled: 15 January 2026
Answered: 23 January 2026
Question
Freddie van Mierlo
Liberal Democrat — Henley and Thame
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans he has to review the level of the Household Benefit Cap.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThere is a statutory obligation to review the levels at least once every five years. They were last reviewed in November 2022 and, as such, a further review is not required until November 2027. This will happen at the appropriate time as determined by the...
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