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Written question asked by Neil O'Brien (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2025 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Social Security Benefits

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many households are exempt from the Household Benefit Cap solely as a result of receiving (a) Disability Living Allowance and (b) Attendance Allowance by region.

Answer

The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
96201
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Disability living allowance Attendance allowance Social security benefits
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk