Written question asked by Julian Knight (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 12 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 June 2023. It was answered by Tom Pursglove (Conservative) on Monday, 19 June 2023 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Severe Disability Premium
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to Government grants statistics 2020 to 2021, published on 31 March 2022, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the severe disability premium.
- Answer
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The Severe Disability Premium was abolished for claims to Universal Credit for working age people as a result of the Welfare Reform Act in 2012.
The Severe Disability Premium is currently still paid to eligible claimants in receipt of Employment and Support Allowance. It is being phased out as people move to UC.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 188951
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Severe disability premium
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- 2023-06-19 16:30:48 +0100
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