Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how much funding has been allocated to the Universal Support programme for each financial year from 2023-24 onward, broken down by local authority area.

Universal Support money has been allocated to a new Supported Employment Programme. Figures from the most recent Business Case approved by HMT in October 2024 show a total spend of c.£1.4bn from 2023/24 to 29/30. However funding beyond the current spending review is not confirmed.

Annual breakdowns of spend will be determined by local delivery plans. This information is not available at this point in time while planning work continues with Local Authorities.