Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 40724

Universal Credit

Tabled: 24 March 2025
Answered: 31 March 2025

Question

Graeme Downie

LabourDunfermline and Dollar

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper, published on 18 March 2025, whether she plans to amend the work allowance for people in receipt

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The work allowance for individuals who are found limited capability for work and work related activity (LCWRA) will remain unchanged to continue to incentivise people to try work. In the reformed system, work allowances will continue to be available to th...

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