Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 2225
Universal Credit: EU Nationals
Tabled: 30 July 2024
Answered: 4 September 2024
Named DayQuestion
Sir Desmond Swayne
Conservative — New Forest West
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to enable EU citizens with pre-settled status to claim universal credit.
Answer
Andrew WesternEEA and Swiss citizens with pre-settled status have the same access to benefits as they did prior to the UK leaving the EU. They will be able to access income-related public fund benefits, such as Universal Credit, if they are exercising a qualifying righ...
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