Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 8343
Universal Credit
Tabled: 9 October 2024
Answered: 14 October 2024
Named DayQuestion
Steff Aquarone
Liberal Democrat — North Norfolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of 53 Mondays in this financial year on rent payments for Universal Credit claimants .
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe current financial year, which runs from 06/04/24 to 05/04/25, does not contain 53 Mondays. Universal Credit always converts weekly amounts to monthly sums using 52 weeks. The legitimacy of this approach was confirmed by the High Court having been test...
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