Written questions

Social Security Benefits: Disability and Mental Health

Commons · Question 36559 · Tabled 7 Mar 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 17 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by John Milne

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of people claiming (a) disability and (b) incapacity benefits with a mental health condition are eligible for those benefits due solely to a mental health condition.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 17 Mar 2025

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