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Universal Credit: Young People

Asked by Cat EcclesLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 125932

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many young people aged 16-24 are claiming the Universal Credit health element while in full-time non-advanced education under Universal Credit rules.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

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

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