PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Universal Credit: Domestic Abuse (21 October 2024)
Question Asked
Asked by:
Matthew Patrick (Labour)
Answer
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 substance abuse issues which increase risks to other members of the family unit. Whilst this can include domestic abuse, we do not believe they are particularly well-suited to such circumstances as a matter of course, but they may be used with the consent of customers.
Where split payments are being considered, risks are mitigated to the fullest extent possible to allow the Alternative Payment Arrangement to be implemented.
Answered by:
Sir Stephen Timms (Labour)
24 October 2024
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