Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 126975
Social Security Benefits: Carers
Tabled: 13 April 2026
Answered: 16 April 2026
Named DayQuestion
Vikki Slade
Liberal Democrat — Mid Dorset and North Poole
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department collects information on whether claimants have caring responsibilities when they register for out of work benefits.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsDuring the application process for Universal Credit the applicant is asked whether they are caring for someone with a health condition or disability. Information is not collected as part of a claim for New Style Jobseekers Allowance as it is not relevant ...
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