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UIN 36890

Universal Credit: Childcare

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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10 March 2025

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18 March 2025 · Answer

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18 March 2025

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the average length of time is for an appeal against a decision following an application for Universal Credit childcare support; and what steps her Department is taking to expedite cases in which th

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  1. 10 March 2025

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the average length of time is for an appeal against a decision following an application for Universal Credit childcare support; and what steps her Department is taking to expedite cases in which th

    Source: Commons

  2. 18 March 2025

    Answer

    DWP is not solely responsible for the wait time. Appeals are lodged by claimants with HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), which the claimant may take up to 13 months to do. DWP have 28 days to respond to the appeal when notified by HMCTS, after which...

    Source: Written answer

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