PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Social Security Benefits: Lone Parents (29 June 2020)
Question Asked
What steps her Department is taking to ensure that single parents are treated equitably within the benefits system during the covid-19 outbreak.
Asked by:
Caroline Nokes (Conservative)
Asked by:
Caroline Nokes (Conservative)
Answer
We’ve introduced an unprecedented package of support of over £6.5 billion to help all families to cope with the financial impact of Covid-19.
Single parents can benefit from the Flexible Support Fund and the increases to UC Standard Allowance, and Local Housing Allowance rates. Universal Credit is already more generous than legacy benefits, where people can claim up to 85% of childcare costs.
Our priority continues to be ensuring people get their benefit payments and providing support for those who need it the most.
Answered by:
Mims Davies (Conservative)
29 June 2020
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