Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 10242

Universal Credit: Domestic Abuse

Tabled: 21 October 2024

Answered: 24 October 2024

Question

Matthew Patrick

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to (a) ensure victim-survivors of domestic abuse can access split payments for Universal Credit and (b) minimise the risk that applying for a split payments could alert perpetra

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

Split payments are considered in exceptional circumstances to provide support to vulnerable families and children from facing financial issues that could arise from a range of circumstances, particularly where one partner in the relationship may have subs...

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