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Written question asked by Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 1 March 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 March 2022 (named day). It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Monday, 7 March 2022 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Universal Credit

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made on the cumulative impact on the living standards of households in receipt of universal credit of the decision not to up rate benefits in line with inflation in addition to the cut to universal credit and rise in living costs.

Answer

I refer the Hon. Member to my response to Parliamentary Question 127316 answered 25th February 2022.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
132295
Session
2021-22
Related items
Universal Credit
Friday, 25 February 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Inflation Standard of living Uprating Universal credit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk