Universal Credit: Childcare
Commons · Question 36890 · Tabled 10 Mar 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Question
Asked by Martin Wrigley
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the average length of time is for an appeal against a decision following an application for Universal Credit childcare support; and what steps her Department is taking to expedite cases in which th
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 18 Mar 2025
DWP is not solely responsible for the wait time. Appeals are lodged by claimants with HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), which the claimant may take up to 13 months to do. DWP have 28 days to respond to the appeal when notified by HMCTS, after which...