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Written question asked by Jonathan Ashworth (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 November 2022 (named day). It was answered by Guy Opperman (Conservative) on Monday, 28 November 2022 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Universal Credit: Employment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to page 32 of the Autumn Statement 2022, CP 751, published on 17 November 2022, whether the requirement for 600,000 additional in-work Universal Credit claimants to meet with work coaches will include a rise in the Administrative Earnings Threshold.

Answer

There are currently no plans to raise the Administrative Earnings Threshold (AET) beyond the equivalent of 15 hours at the national living wage (NLW).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
94758
Session
2022-23
Related items
Autumn Statement 2022
Thursday, 17 November 2022
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Universal Credit: Employment
Tuesday, 10 January 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Employment Jobcentres Universal credit
Link
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