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Written question asked by David Linden (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 25 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 April 2024. It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Universal Credit: Carers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department takes to ensure that single household payments of Universal Credit are paid into the main caregiver’s account.

Answer

A prompt on the online Universal Credit application form, suggests that the customer uses the bank, building society or credit union account details for the carer who spends the most time looking after the children.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23785
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Carers Universal credit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk