Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 114204

Universal Credit: Young People

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

James Naish

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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department made of the potential impact of withdrawing the universal credit health top-up for people under 22 on those unable to work.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The Pathways to Work consultation closed on 30 June 2025 and a summary of the consultation responses was published on 30 October. We will set out our plans in due course.