Written question asked by Beth Winter (Labour) on Thursday, 2 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 May 2024. It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Monday, 13 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Statutory Sick Pay
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make it his policy to increase statutory sick pay in line with the living wage.
- Answer
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The Government has already increased the rate of SSP this year, in April the rate of SSP was increased by 6.7% to £116.75. This represents a £20 per week increase in the rate of SSP since 2021.
SSP is just one part of our welfare safety net and our wider Government offer to support people in times of need. Anybody who is on a low level of income during the period that they are sick and who requires further financial support may be able to claim Universal Credit, depending on their personal circumstances.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 24723
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- Statutory sick pay Living wage
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- 2024-05-13 16:35:08 +0100
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