Universal Credit 2024-12-16 (2)
2024-12-16
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Questions & Answers
Q1
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Context
The adequacy of Universal Credit rates is under scrutiny, particularly for those under 25 who receive a different rate.
What assessment has been made of the adequacy of the rates of universal credit? Benefit rates are reviewed annually but concern exists over age-based differential payments.
No specific assessment has been made on the adequacy of Universal Credit rates as requested. Benefit rates are reviewed annually, increasing by 6.7% last April and by 1.7% from next April in line with inflation.
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Assessment & feedback
The answer does not address whether an assessment was made on the adequacy of Universal Credit rates, particularly regarding age-based differentials.
No Assessment Along The Lines That The Hon. Gentleman Asks About Has Been Made.
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Q2
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There is a concern over the age-based differential in Universal Credit rates, which affects young care leavers. The Government has announced efforts to abolish the age differential for the National Living Wage.
Will the Minister look at potentially phasing out the age differential in universal credit? This could be beneficial for young care leavers who currently receive a lower rate of Universal Credit compared to older individuals.
While an interesting suggestion, the Minister is not currently considering phasing out the age differential in Universal Credit. However, Universal Credit will be reviewed over the course of the next year, and recent changes to carer's allowance have been announced.
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Assessment & feedback
The response does not commit to reviewing or phasing out the age-based differential in Universal Credit rates specifically.
That Is Not Something I Am Considering At The Moment
We Will Be Reviewing Universal Credit Over The Course Of The Next Year Or So
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