Written questions

Social Security Benefits: Disqualification

Commons · Question 11257 · 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, what procedures are in place to ensure that claimants are immediately informed of their right to challenge a sanction and seek accessible support.

Answer

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson, 25 Jun 2026

Claimants are clearly informed of their rights when a sanction decision is made. All sanction decision letters include details of what to do if a claimant disagrees with the decision, including how to seek a review and access support.When a claimant is no...