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Written question asked by Alex Cunningham (Labour) on Monday, 15 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 April 2024 (named day). It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 April 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Social Security Benefits: Uprating

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether it remains his Department's policy for benefits to continue to be increased in line with inflation.

Answer

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions is required by law to undertake an annual review of State Pensions and benefits.

The Secretary of State will commence his 2025/26 up-rating review in the Autumn.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21657
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Inflation Social security benefits Uprating
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk