Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 84963

Universal Credit: Disability

Tabled: 24 October 2025
Answered: 3 November 2025
Named Day

Question

Ruth Jones

LabourNewport West and Islwyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to ensure that migration from Employment Support Allowance to Universal Credit does not adversely impact disabled claimants financially.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The Department is committed to ensuring that customers, including those with disabilities, are supported when moving from Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) to Universal Credit (UC). For those moved under managed migration, we provide transitional pro...

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