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Written question asked by Meg Hillier (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 February 2025 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 3 February 2025 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Employment and Support Allowance

Question

If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing the fixed disregard rate for the New Style Employment and Support Allowance.

Answer

The current disregard was set in 1999. We have no current plans to change it, but I will be interested in any proposals my hon friend brings forward.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
902517
Session
2024-26
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Personal income Employment and support allowance
Link
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