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Written question asked by Neil Gray (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 7 July 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2020 (named day). It was answered by Mims Davies (Conservative) on Monday, 13 July 2020 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Social Security Benefits

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 22 June 2020 to Question 62431 on the suspension of benefits conditionality, who will determine whether a claimant commitment is reasonable for the new normal.

Answer

All requirements in the Claimant Commitment will be set in discussions with claimants, who will take ownership of planning how they will meet the requirements and ultimately secure employment. These requirements will be agreed by both the work coach and claimant and will be reasonable taking into account current circumstances.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
70413
Session
2019-21
Related items
Universal Credit
Wednesday, 1 July 2020
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Social security benefits
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk