PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Means-tested Benefits: Coronavirus (2 March 2020)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether people self-isolating due to possible covid-19 infection will be exempted from conditionality requirements for means-tested benefits.
Asked by:
Mark Tami (Labour)
Asked by:
Mark Tami (Labour)
Answer
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Claimants who are self-isolating as a result of Covid-19 will have their mandatory work search and work availability requirements switched off during that period.
Any work-related requirements outside of this will be tailored to take into consideration the claimant’s capability and circumstances, can be conducted over the phone or through digital formats and ensure they are realistic and achievable.
Answered by:
Mims Davies (Conservative)
5 March 2020
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