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Universal Credit: Young People

Asked by James NaishLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 2 March 2026UIN 114204

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department made of the potential impact of withdrawing the universal credit health top-up for people under 22 on those unable to work.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

The Pathways to Work consultation closed on 30 June 2025 and a summary of the consultation responses was published on 30 October. We will set out our plans in due course.

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