Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 1499

Social Security Benefits: Children

Tabled: 24 July 2024
Answered: 26 July 2024

Question

Ian Lavery

LabourBlyth and Ashington

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many families in Blyth and Ashington constituency are impacted by the two child benefit cap.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The number of Universal Credit households affected by the policy to provide support to a maximum of 2 children, in Blyth and Ashington in April 2024 was 770. The equivalent figure for Child Tax Credits is not held by this department as it is administered ...

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