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Written question asked by Anneliese Dodds (Labour) on Thursday, 14 April 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 April 2022. It was answered by Chloe Smith (Conservative) on Friday, 22 April 2022 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Severe Disability Premium: Homes for Ukraine Scheme

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether a person will continue to be treated as living alone under the qualifying conditions for the severe disability premium in the event that they are hosting Ukrainian refugees under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

Answer

Ukrainian refugees living temporarily with a host, are not considered to be normally residing with them. This means that the host will not lose their entitlement to the severe disability premium.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
154357
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Severe disability premium Homes for Ukraine scheme
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk