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Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 24 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 September 2019 (named day). It was answered by Justin Tomlinson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 September 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, pursuant to the Answer of 22 July 2019 to Question 278405 on Universal Credit: Terminal Illnesses and with reference to the absence of a Northern Ireland Executive, if she will extend the review of the universal credit six month rule on terminal illness to Northern Ireland.

Answer

The in-depth evaluation announced by the Secretary of State on 11 July refers not only to Universal Credit, but across the range of benefits. My officials are in regular discussion with their counterparts in the Department for Communities, and this will continue during the evaluation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
281647
Session
2017-19
Related items
Universal Credit: Terminal Illnesses
Monday, 22 July 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Northern Ireland Reviews Universal credit Terminal illnesses
Link
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