Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 56825
Social Security Benefits: Disqualification
Tabled: 3 June 2025
Answered: 11 June 2025
Question
Rachael Maskell
Labour (Co-op) — York Central
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of ending conditionality through sanctioning in relation to social security.
Answer
Alison McGovernThe Department has made no assessment on ending conditionality through sanctioning. It is right that there should be conditions and consequences to labour market support. We will continue to ensure that claimants who need support receive it and consider h...
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