Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Sharma and Rosena Allin-Khan

Monday 13th May 2019 Commons Chamber

[Alok Sharma]

I welcome the fact that the hon. Gentleman has, in turn, welcomed what the Secretary of State has announced—it has absolutely been the right thing to do. Sanctions are not put forward indiscriminately; a very clear procedure takes place, and right now less than 3% of those who are on universal credit and under conditionality are getting a sanction. The average sanction rate is 31 days.

[Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (Tooting) (Lab)]

11. What steps her Department is taking to support people with disabilities in employment.