Tell us how many people have died after benefit cuts, DWP urged by watchdog

‘The UK’s statistics watchdog has called on the Department of Work and Pensions to give “objective and impartial” information on benefits sanctions, it has been reported.

The Guardian reports that Sir Andrew Dilnot, Chief of the UK Statistics Authority, is to write to the department’s leading statistician to request that they publish a greater volume of data in a clearer manner.

Iain Duncan Smith has been heavily criticised for delaying the release of statistics on the number of benefit claimants who have died after having their benefits sanctioned, or stopped.’

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