Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 9699

Universal Support: Finance

Tabled: 17 October 2024

Answered: 22 October 2024

Named Day

Question

Sir Mel Stride

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how much funding has been allocated to the Universal Support programme for each financial year from 2023-24 onward, broken down by local authority area.

Answer

Alison McGovern

Universal Support money has been allocated to a new Supported Employment Programme. Figures from the most recent Business Case approved by HMT in October 2024 show a total spend of c.£1.4bn from 2023/24 to 29/30. However funding beyond the current spendin...

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