PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Universal Credit (15 October 2019)

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason universal credit is paid pro-rata when a claimant becomes eligible part way through an assessment period for state pension credit but not when a claimant becomes eligible for the state pension without state pension credit.

Asked by:
Mark Tami (Labour)

This measure ensures that there is no gap in entitlement for people who rely on means-tested benefits, such as Pension Credit. It provides a smooth transition between working-age and pension-age income related welfare support.

Answered by:
Guy Opperman (Conservative)
21 October 2019