Written questions

Social Security Benefits: Advisory Services

Commons · Question 76315 · Tabled 10 Sep 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 19 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Charlotte Nichols

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of welfare reforms on demand for independent advice services; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 19 Sep 2025

The public consultation on the “Pathways to Work” Green Paper received over 47,500 responses before closing on the 30 June. We are now carefully reviewing responses as we develop further proposals, involving disabled people, including through the Timms re...