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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Universal Credit and State Pension Payments

Monday 9 March 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Government is taking steps to reduce the time between Universal Credit payments and State Pension payments.
  • The change will remove potential gaps in provision, providing an additional 350 on average to those affected.
  • The process is operating on an extra-statutory basis to ensure no one loses out when reaching state pension age.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Mark Tami Lab Alyn and Deeside
Benefits & Welfare
Context

The Government recently addressed an issue concerning universal credit claimants reaching state pension age.

Question

What steps is the government taking to reduce the time between a claimant's last Universal Credit payment and first State Pension payment? The announcement in the written statement on Thursday was extremely welcome. What redress will the Government offer those who have already suffered loss?

Answer from Will Quince (Minister for Welfare Reform and Work)

The change removes any potential gap in provision, with people receiving an additional £350 on average. The process is currently operating on an extra-statutory basis to ensure nobody loses out upon reaching state pension age. Legislation will be amended later this year.

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