Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 56119
Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit
Tabled: 30 May 2025
Answered: 9 June 2025
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether claimants need to appeal in order to receive transitional protection when they are moved from Employment and Support Allowance to Universal Credit.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsSince 2024 the Department has been inviting claimants of income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA IR) to make a claim to Universal Credit (UC) within three months in order to maintain their financial support. Those making a UC claim before the...
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