Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 117153

Universal Credit

Tabled: 2 March 2026

Answered: 10 March 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of Universal Credit claimants are assessed as having a) negligible and b) negative disposal income after housing and energy costs.

Answer

Dame Diana Johnson

We do not hold information on the disposable income of households after essential expenditure including energy costs. Working-age benefits covered by the Secretary of State’s statutory review will be increased by 3.8% from April, in line with the increase...

ⓘ

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 117153) →