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UIN 166267

Universal Credit: Payments

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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15 March 2023

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20 March 2023 · Answer

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20 March 2023

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department are taking steps to ensure that Universal Credit claimants receive even weekly payments, including in five week months.

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  1. 15 March 2023

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department are taking steps to ensure that Universal Credit claimants receive even weekly payments, including in five week months.

    Source: Commons

  2. 20 March 2023

    Answer

    The Department has no plans to change either Universal Credit assessment periods or payment structures. The approach reflects the world of work, where the majority of employees receive wages monthly.  Paying in this manner will encourage claimants to take...

    Source: Written answer

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