Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask His Majesty's Government how many of those aged 18 to 24 who started a Universal Credit claim in the 12 months to May 2026 had within (1) three months, (2) six months, and (3) 12 months, of the start of their claim been determined to have (a) limited capability for work, or (b) limited capability for work and work-related activity.

Of the 440,000 people aged 18 to 24 who started a Universal Credit claim in the 12 months to May 2026:

(1) 4,000 were found to have limited capability for work, and 20,000 were found to have limited capability for work and work-related activity within 3 months of the start of their claim.

(2) 5,000 were found to have limited capability for work, and 21,000 were found to have limited capability for work and work-related activity within 6 months of the start of their claim.

(3) 5,000 were found to have limited capability for work, and 22,000 were found to have limited capability for work and work-related activity within 12 months of the start of their claim.

Notes:

1. A starter to Universal Credit is defined as an individual who has completed the Universal Credit claim process and accepted their Claimant Commitment.
2. Figures are rounded to the nearest 1,000.