Written questions

Universal Credit: Young People

Commons · Question 125932 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 20 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Cat Eccles

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many young people aged 16-24 are claiming the Universal Credit health element while in full-time non-advanced education under Universal Credit rules.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 20 Apr 2026

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