Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 3 November 2014, Official Report, column 526, whether he has considered making changes to the level of employment and support allowance; how many recipients of that allowance are disabled; and how many recipients of that allowance are doing permitted work.

We are committed to ensuring that the support system offers those who want to work with the right opportunities to reach their potential, whilst continuing to provide appropriate financial support for those who are unable to work.

The information requested on the number of Employment and Support Allowance recipients, who are disabled or doing permitted work, is not readily available and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.