Written questions

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...