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Universal Credit: Young People

Asked by Imran HussainLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 12 February 2026UIN 110024

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the estimated total Universal Credit expenditure is for 16 to 21 year olds who are receiving the UC health element, including the standard allowance and other elements, and for all ages receiving t

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

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

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