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Universal Credit

Asked by Helen WhatelyConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 10 December 2025UIN 96280

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Universal Credit claimants with dependent children are in the light touch or working conditionality groups.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

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

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