Written questions

Universal Credit: Care Leavers

Lords · Question HL268 · Tabled 23 Jul 2024 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 6 Aug 2024

Question

Asked by The Lord Bishop of Manchester

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to publish the data, routinely collected since February 2022, on care leavers claiming Universal Credit.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Sherlock, 6 Aug 2024

We have no plans to publish data on care leavers claiming Universal Credit. DWP started routinely collecting data on care leavers claiming UC in February 2022. All new claimants are now given the option of reporting their care leaver status, and work coac...