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Method of uprating social security payments
P002775 - 17 October 2022
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 0
At a Glance
This petition concerning method of uprating social security payments was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.
Issue Summary
The petition addresses concerns about the Government’s proposal to depart from uprating social security payments in line with inflation, affecting those on means-tested benefits in constituencies like Glasgow East.
Action Requested
The House of Commons is urged to request that the Government maintain the practice of uprating social security payments based on inflation rather than earnings.
Key Facts
- 16,942 people in Easterhouse are on means-tested benefits.
- The petition aligns with campaigns by organisations such as Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Child Poverty Action Group.
- The petition calls for maintaining the practice of uprating social security payments in line with inflation.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
17 October 2022
No presenters recorded for this presentation.
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