Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 56120
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, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the change in payment frequency from Employment and Support Allowance to Universal Credit on the finances of claimants.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsUniversal Credit has a range of tools available to support customers with budgeting including Benefit Transfer Advances which are available for customers moving across from legacy benefits to UC. Universal Credit is, by default, a monthly payment which is...
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