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
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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
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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
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- 2026-01-19 09:25:47 +0000
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