Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people in receipt of employment and support allowance are (a) undergoing treatment for and (b) recovering from cancer.

The specific information requested is not available as details of any treatment received are not recorded centrally.

The information we have for Employment and Support Allowance claimants by medical condition is published and available at:

https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/default.asp

Guidance for users can be found at:

https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/home/newuser.asp