Written questions

Disability: Cost of Living

Commons · Question 906764 · Tabled 2 Dec 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 8 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Christine Jardine

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to support disabled people with the cost of living.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 8 Dec 2025

The government recognises that people are still feeling the squeeze on their finances with essential areas such as energy, food and housing remaining too high. That is why we have announced a range of support, including taking around £150 on average off h...