Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 36201
Universal Credit: Care Leavers
Tabled: 6 March 2025
Answered: 14 March 2025
Question
Bobby Dean
Liberal Democrat — Carshalton and Wallington
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of care leavers under the age of 25 receiving the higher rate of Universal Credit.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsWe understand the challenges care leavers face and that is why the department continues to provide additional dedicated support through a series of safeguards and easements aimed at simplifying their interaction with the benefit system. This includes, for...
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