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Social Security Benefits: Chronic Illnesses and Disability

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 17 July 2026UIN 17485

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate his Department has made of the total expenditure on sickness and disability benefits since the launch of the Timms Review in October 2025.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

Financial year estimates are published at Benefit expenditure and caseload tables 2026 - GOV.UK, table 4(ii).

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