Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 72603

Universal Credit: Veterans

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 9 September 2025

Question

Kevin Bonavia

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many veterans in Hertfordshire (a) claim universal credit, (b) are in receipt of the housing element of universal credit and (c) pay the housing element of universal credit to private landlords.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) started collecting data on the Armed Forces status of Universal Credit (UC) claimants in Great Britain (GB) in April 2021. At first only new claimants were asked about their Armed Forces status. From June 2021 on...

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