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Universal Credit: Chronic Illnesses

Asked by Neil O'BrienConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 8 June 2026UIN 4371

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many and what proportion of UC Health claimants in England and Wales have a formal clinical diagnosis recorded on their claim.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

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

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