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Written question asked by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Thursday, 10 March 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 March 2022. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Friday, 18 March 2022 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Social Security Benefits: Uprating

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to increase benefits rates in line with inflation from April 2022.

Answer

The Secretary of State undertakes an annual review of benefits and pensions based on the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), which measures inflation in the year to September.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
138113
Session
2021-22
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Inflation Social security benefits Uprating
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk