Written questions

Employment and Support Allowance

2026-05-17 · Department for Work and Pensions · HL206 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government how many people placed in the Support Group receive only New Style Employment and Support Allowance, by duration of awards (1) under two years, (2) between two and five years, (3) between five and ten years, (4) between 10

Answer

The information is in the table:Support Group New Style Employment and Support Allowance claimants by duration and gender - November 2025 FemaleMale VolumePercentageVolumePercentageUnder 2 years41,60012%32,50010%2 to 5 years63,70018%44,90014%5 to 10 years...