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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2026. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Universal Credit: Deductions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many households receiving Universal Credit are subject to deductions for advance repayments and other debts.

Answer

Statistics related to deductions for households on Universal Credit are published. The relevant figures can be found in tables 6 and 7 of the Universal Credit deductions statistics March 2025 to February 2026, supplementary data tables here: Universal Credit quarterly statistics, 29 April 2013 to 12 February 2026 - GOV.UK

A narrative supporting the published deductions statistics is also available at Universal Credit deductions statistics March 2025 to February 2026 - GOV.UK


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5924
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Debts Deductions Universal credit
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk