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...