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
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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
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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
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- 2026-06-10 11:12:41 +0100
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