Written questions

Universal Credit: Young People

Commons · Question 110023 · Tabled 2 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 10 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Imran Hussain

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the estimated expenditure on the health element of Universal Credit is for 16 to 21 year olds, not including the standard allowance and other elements, and for all ages receiving the health element

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 10 Feb 2026

The specific information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.