Written question asked by Neil Gray (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 19 January 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 January 2021 (named day). It was answered by Will Quince (Conservative) on Monday, 25 January 2021 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit: Coronavirus

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the Resolution of the House of 18 January 2021 on universal credit and working tax credit; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: The £20 per week uplift to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit was announced by the Chancellor as a temporary measure in March 2020 to support those facing the most financial disruption as a result of the public health emergency. This measure remains in place until March 2021. As the Government has done throughout this crisis, it will continue to assess how best to support low-income families, which is why we will look at the economic and health context before making any decisions.

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