Ruth Cadbury MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Disability Living Allowance: ChildrenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he is taking steps to help decrease the amount of time to assess Mandatory Reconsiderations for Disability Living Allowance for children.
Answer: Disability Living AllowanceFrom April 2025 to January 2026, the average actual clearance time for Mandatory Reconsiderations (MRs) for Disability Living Allowance for children was 121.7 working days.We have approved overtime and reallocated decision maker...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: DisabilityDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the current average processing time is for Mandatory Reconsiderations for (a) Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children and (b) other disability-related benefits.
Answer: Disability Living AllowanceFrom April 2025 to January 2026, the average actual clearance time for Mandatory Reconsiderations (MRs) for Disability Living Allowance for children was 121.7 working days.We have approved overtime and reallocated decision maker...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: CorrespondenceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112655More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if his Department will continue to respond to constituency casework inquires from hon. Members in writing.
Answer: Where a complaint is raised by an MP, it is referred to the DWP Complaints Team who will investigate the complaint and aim to resolve it within 15 working days. If the matter is complex and will take longer than 15 days, the complaints resolution manager ...
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment: Older PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88711More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with the Minister for Women and Equalities office on supporting women over the age of 50 years old back into employment.
Answer: There have been no direct discussions with the Minister for Women and Equalities’ office on this specific issue. The Government recognises the valuable contribution that women over the age of 50 make to the economy and society. Work helps everyone play ac...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment: Older PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to support unemployed people over the age of 50 years old.
Answer: We offer support for those out of work through our network of Jobcentres and contracted employment programmes. However, we recognise the employment challenges faced by some older people and that is why we offer additional support for older jobseekers. For...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
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