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UIN 7451

Poverty: Government Assistance

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answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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18 December 2023

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9 January 2024 · Answer

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9 January 2024

Summary

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will provide immediate additional funding to support people who are unable to pay for (a) energy, (b) food and (c) other essential items.

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  1. 18 December 2023

    Written question

    To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will provide immediate additional funding to support people who are unable to pay for (a) energy, (b) food and (c) other essential items.

    Source: Commons

  2. 9 January 2024

    Answer

    The Government recognises the challenges facing households due to elevated costs of living, so has taken further action at Autumn Statement 2023 to support vulnerable households. From 1 April 2024, the National Living Wage will increase by 9.8% for 2.7 mi...

    Source: Written answer

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