Dan Aldridge MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

Universal Credit: ChildcareDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24201More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the impact of Universal Credit childcare rules on parents of disabled children who need to book and pay for specialist childcare several months in advance; and whether he
Answer: We recognise that access to childcare support is essential in enabling parents to move into or progress in employment. Eligible UC customers can claim back up to 85% of their eligible childcare costs each month regardless of the number of hours they work....
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Universal Credit: StudentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17545More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of treating student maintenance loans as income on Universal Credit claimants seeking to retrain for occupations with workforce shortages.
Answer: The primary source of financial support for students comes from the student support system through various loans and grants designed for their needs. Students are unable to claim Universal Credit if they are studying full-time, unless they meet specific e...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	1
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