Wendy Chamberlain

Wendy Chamberlain

Liberal Democrat — North East Fife

Speaking in the House of Commons on 26 November 2024

Debate

“Get Britain Working” White Paper

Contribution

It is all very well us talking about the Department for Work, but a challenge is often that we fail those in employment who are interacting with the benefit system. I have a number of constituents in North East Fife who are paid on a four-weekly basis but who also claim universal credit, which means that, one month a year, they lose their universal credit. Simply telling them to try to put money aside to bridge that gap is not, I think, a professional way for us to support those people. I know that has been an ongoing challenge, but will the consultation look at such issues?

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