Written questions

Universal Credit: Multiple Sclerosis

Commons · Question 31080 · Tabled 12 Feb 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 24 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Chris Law

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an estimate of the number of people with Multiple Sclerosis who are in the Universal Credit Limited Capacity for Work-Related Activity group due to scoring 15 points on the LCWRA Mobili

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 24 Feb 2025

The group of Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) customers affected by the most severe health conditions or disabilities are considered to have limited capability for work-related activity (LCWRA). The Work Capability Assessment (W...