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Written question asked by Ben Coleman (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 October 2024. It was answered by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 October 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Social Services: Income Support

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of uprating the minimum income guarantee in line with inflation each year.

Answer

The social care allowance rates, which include the Minimum Income Guarantee (MIG), are reviewed each year. The MIG rates were uprated in line with inflation for the previous three financial years, and the rates for the 2025/26 financial year will be published in early 2025.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9391
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Income support Social services Uprating
Link
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