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Written question asked by Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru) on Tuesday, 4 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 February 2025 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Western (Labour) on Monday, 10 February 2025 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Social Security: Wales

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on the potential merits of devolving powers related to the administration of the social security system to Wales.

Answer

The Secretary of State has not had any discussions with the Welsh Government about the devolution of the administration of the social security system to Wales.

The Government’s commitments on further devolution were outlined in our manifesto. We have no plans to devolve the administration of social security to Wales.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28767
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Devolution Wales Social security
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk