Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 110024

Universal Credit: Young People

Tabled: 2 February 2026

Answered: 12 February 2026

Question

Imran Hussain

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the estimated total Universal Credit expenditure is for 16 to 21 year olds who are receiving the UC health element, including the standard allowance and other elements, and for all ages receiving t

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

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