PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Social Security Benefits (15 June 2015)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to support benefit claimants in managing their money on a (a) monthly and (b) fortnightly basis.
Asked by:
Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour)
Asked by:
Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour)
Answer
Jobcentres often provide budgeting support and can also signpost people to locally available support services. Within Universal Credit, the Personal Budgeting Support process provides a conversation with all claimants at their initial Interview to gauge their potential support needs – this could include money advice with a mix of online, telephone and face to face support. Alternative Payment Arrangements can be made for the minority of claimants that may struggle to manage monthly payments initially.
Answered by:
Priti Patel (Conservative)
18 June 2015
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