PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Social Security Benefits (9 February 2015)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to paragraph 35099 of his Department's hardship payment guidance, if he will review that guidance.
Asked by:
Debbie Abrahams (Labour)
Asked by:
Debbie Abrahams (Labour)
Answer
The hardship payment guidance reflects the current legislation, which has been in place since the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations were brought into effect in 1996. Whilst we keep our guidance under review, we have no current plans to change the paragraph referred to.
Answered by:
Esther McVey (Conservative)
12 February 2015
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