Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 43443

Social Security Benefits: Reform

Tabled: 2 April 2025
Answered: 9 April 2025

Question

Sir Mel Stride

ConservativeCentral Devon

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department's proposed reforms to contributory out of work benefits are expected to reduce contributory benefits as a proportion of overall welfare expenditure.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
Our proposed reforms to contributory benefits are about creating a more proactive, pro-work system that actually supports individuals. While the reforms are part of a package that will make the benefits system more affordable, they will also ensure that t...

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