Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what estimate he has made of the (a) number and (b) proportion of staff employed by his Department in receipt of universal credit; and if he will make a statement.

The Government Equalities Office (GEO) do not hold the relevant information to be able to estimate the number and proportion of its staff in receipt of universal credit. Universal credit is dependent on an individual’s circumstances, including their housing arrangement, caring responsibilities and dependent children. This information is not held by GEO.