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Social Security Benefits: Appeals

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 4 March 2026UIN 115401

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the component costs are to facilitate a social security appeal hearing.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

The information is not centrally recorded and to provide it would incur disproportionate costs.

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