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Written question asked by David Linden (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 15 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 March 2023. It was answered by Guy Opperman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 March 2023 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Universal Credit: Children

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to paragraph 4.147 of the Spring Budget 2023, HC1183, published on 15 March 2023, whether an equality impact assessment of the proposed change to the work search requirements placed on Universal Credit claimants that are lead carers of children aged 1-12 has been carried out.

Answer

We have carried out Equality Impact Assessments for the proposed changes to the requirements for lead carers of children aged 1 to 12 years.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
166330
Session
2022-23
Related items
Spring Budget 2023
Wednesday, 15 March 2023
House of Commons papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects
Children Carers Universal credit
Link
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