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P002738 - 21 June 2022

Presentations: 1
Presenters: 0

At a Glance

This petition concerning petition was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.

Issue Summary

The petition highlights that 5,000 households in Glasgow East receiving Universal Credit are being underpaid by an average of £58 per month due to automatic deductions, affecting approximately 4,400 children.

Action Requested

The House of Commons is urged to request the Government to reduce Universal Credit deductions and allow families to access more of their Universal Credit award.

Key Facts

  • Approximately 5,000 households in Glasgow East are receiving £58 less per month.
  • This affects an estimated 4,400 children.
  • Families across the east end of Glasgow lose a total of £153,000 monthly due to advance debts repayments.
  • An additional £31,238 is paid monthly by Universal Credit claimants for historic tax credit overpayments.
  • The petition suggests reducing the maximum deduction rate to 5% and cumulative level to 15%.

Presentation Timeline

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Presented
21 June 2022
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