Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 110023

Universal Credit: Young People

Tabled: 2 February 2026
Answered: 10 February 2026

Question

Imran Hussain

LabourBradford East

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the estimated expenditure on the health element of Universal Credit is for 16 to 21 year olds, not including the standard allowance and other elements, and for all ages receiving the health element

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The specific information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.
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