Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 79128

Universal Credit: Disqualification

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Marie Goldman

Liberal DemocratChelmsford

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department’s review of Universal Credit will consider (a) the potential impact and effectiveness of the conditionality scheme and (b) the necessity of sanctions for lead carers of children.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The review of Universal Credit is exploring the policy design and structures of Universal Credit and is focused on three main areas:Tackling poverty and helping people manage their moneyMaking work pay and improving work incentivesMaximising Universal Cre...

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