House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Correction to PQ107645
29 June 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Maggie Throup Con Erewash
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Key points
- Correction made to a previous response about Healthy Start Scheme eligibility
- Clarification provided on how having a first child affects transition to Universal Credit and eligibility for Healthy Start
- Families on legacy benefits with second or subsequent children staying on legacy benefits will not be eligible for Healthy Start
Issue summary
The statement corrects an earlier response regarding eligibility for the Healthy Start Scheme under Universal Credit and legacy benefits.
Action requested
The correction clarifies that families on legacy benefits who have a first child will move to Universal Credit and become eligible for Healthy Start, but those with second or subsequent children staying on legacy benefits will not be eligible.
Key facts
- The statement amends written answer PQ107645 given on 28 April 2022.
- Families on legacy benefits who have a first child move to Universal Credit and become eligible for the Healthy Start scheme.
- Families with second or subsequent children staying on legacy benefits are not eligible for Healthy Start.
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