Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 15723

Social Security Benefits: Disability

Tabled: 25 November 2024

Answered: 29 November 2024

Question

Jon Trickett

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate her Department has made of the cost to the public purse of disability benefits in (a) 2025 and (b) 2026.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

Forecast expenditure on Disability benefits are only available by financial year, in 2025/26 they’re forecast to be £43.8 billion, and £46.4 billion in 2026-27. (Figures quoted in real terms based on 2024/25 prices). Disability benefits expenditure covers...

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