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Social Security Benefits: Disability

Asked by Martin WrigleyLiberal DemocratTreasuryTabled Answered 18 March 2025UIN 36896

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will ensure that (a) Disability Living Allowance, (b) Personal Independence Payment, (c) SEND support funding and (d) other benefits for (i) children and (ii) their families are not reduced in the Spring Statement 2025.

Answered by Darren Jones

The OBR’s spring forecast will take place on 26th March and be accompanied by a statement to Parliament from the Chancellor. Ahead of the statement responding to the forecast, the Government will not give a running commentary on economic developments.

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