Written questions

Social Security Benefits: Disqualification

Commons · Question 11251 · Tabled 18 Jun 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 25 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Josh Babarinde

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he plans to review sanctions that apply following a first missed appointment.

Answer

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson, 25 Jun 2026

The Department keeps the operation of conditionality and sanctions policies and processes under regular review to ensure they remain clear, fair and effective.Details on the Department’s assessment and position on a number of benefit sanctions related mat...