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Written question asked by Mel Stride (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 October 2024 (named day). It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 October 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Universal Support: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how much funding has been allocated to the Universal Support programme for each financial year from 2023-24 onward, broken down by local authority area.

Answer

Universal Support money has been allocated to a new Supported Employment Programme. Figures from the most recent Business Case approved by HMT in October 2024 show a total spend of c.£1.4bn from 2023/24 to 29/30. However funding beyond the current spending review is not confirmed.

Annual breakdowns of spend will be determined by local delivery plans. This information is not available at this point in time while planning work continues with Local Authorities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9699
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Finance Universal support
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk