Question follow-through · 36890

Universal Credit: Childcare

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the average length of time is for an appeal against a decision following an application for Universal Credit childcare support; and what steps her Department is taking to expedite cases in which th

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Answering body: Department for Work and Pensions
Tabled: 10 Mar 2025
Target answer date: 12 Mar 2025
Answer: 18 Mar 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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10 Mar 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the average length of time is for an appeal against a decision following an application for Universal Credit childcare support; and what steps her Department is taking to expedite cases in which th
12 Mar 2025
Target answer date
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18 Mar 2025
Answer published
DWP is not solely responsible for the wait time. Appeals are lodged by claimants with HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), which the claimant may take up to 13 months to do. DWP have 28 days to respond to the appeal when notified by HMCTS, after which...

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