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Employment and Support Allowance: Multiple Sclerosis

Asked by Neil Duncan-JordanLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 23 April 2025UIN 44881

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people with Multiple Sclerosis who receive income-based Employment and Support Allowance do not also receive Personal Independence Payment.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

In August 2024 there were 6,480* people in receipt of Income-related ESA whose main condition was multiple sclerosis. 1,490* of those in receipt of Income-related ESA whose main condition was multiple sclerosis were not in receipt of PIP, the remaining 5,000* were.

* Rounded to the nearest ten. Totals may not sum due to rounding.

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