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Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 17 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 July 2019 (named day). It was answered by Justin Tomlinson (Conservative) on Monday, 22 July 2019 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Universal Credit: Terminal Illnesses

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions she has had with the permanent secretary of the Department of Communities in Northern Ireland on the extension of the review of the universal credit six month rule on terminal illness to Northern Ireland.

Answer

Through extensive work at both ministerial and official level, the UK government and devolved administrations continue to work closely together.

With regard the Secretary of State’s announcement of an in depth evaluation of how the benefits system supports people nearing the end of their life and those with the most severe conditions, as the Honourable lady is aware, the Social Security system in Northern Ireland is wholly the responsibility of the Northern Ireland administration. However, I can confirm that my officials have been in touch with officials from the Department for Communities. Furthermore, I can assure the Honourable lady that we will remain in contact with colleagues in Northern Ireland as the evaluation progresses.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
278405
Session
2017-19
Related items
Universal Credit: Terminal Illnesses
Tuesday, 3 September 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Northern Ireland Universal credit Terminal illnesses
Link
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