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
Conservative — Central 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 TimmsOur 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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