Social Security Benefits: Disqualification
Commons · Question 56825 · Tabled 3 Jun 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Rachael Maskell
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of ending conditionality through sanctioning in relation to social security.
Answer
Answered by Alison McGovern, 11 Jun 2025
The Department has made no assessment on ending conditionality through sanctioning. It is right that there should be conditions and consequences to labour market support. We will continue to ensure that claimants who need support receive it and consider h...