Written question asked by Gregor Poynton (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 May 2025 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 12 May 2025 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Employment Schemes: Disability
- Question
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What steps her Department is taking to support disabled people who will never be able to work in Livingston constituency.
- Answer
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The social security system will always be there for those who can’t work.
As part of the recent announcements, we are making changes to the rates in Universal Credit, we will ensure that the incomes of those with the most severe, lifelong conditions who will never be able to work have their incomes protected.
We will also guarantee that for both new and existing claims, those in this group will not need to be reassessed in future.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 904055
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Disability Employment schemes Livingston
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- 2026-04-08 16:03:50 +0100
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