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Social Security Benefits: Disability and Mental Health

Asked by John MilneLiberal DemocratDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 17 March 2025UIN 36559

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of people claiming (a) disability and (b) incapacity benefits with a mental health condition are eligible for those benefits due solely to a mental health condition.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

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

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