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417035
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2015-09-07more like thismore than 2015-09-07
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Jobcentre Plus: Training more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what guidance they issue to Jobcentre Plus branches about treating claimants as innocent and deserving unless clearly shown not to be so; and whether they have any plans to amend any such guidance. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
star this property uin HL1955 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2015-09-17more like thismore than 2015-09-17
unstar this property answer text <p /> <p>Legislation sets clear entitlement provisions which are used to ensure that benefit is paid correctly to those who claim it. We emphasise in our learning and development packages and the DWP customer charter, that all claimants are treated fairly and with respect. These standards are outlined and published in the DWP Customer Charter on GOV.UK.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Freud more like this
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less than 2015-09-17T11:21:34.793Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-17T11:21:34.793Z
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3893
star this property label Biography information for Lord Freud more like this
star this property tabling member
2018
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
417032
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2015-09-07more like thismore than 2015-09-07
star this property answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Social Security Benefits: Disqualification more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what consideration, if any, they have given to imposing community service, instead of benefit sanctions, on benefits claimants who wilfully fail to comply with the rules. more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
star this property uin HL1952 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2015-09-15more like thismore than 2015-09-15
unstar this property answer text <p /> <p>I refer the noble Lord to the answer I gave on 13 July 2015 to Question UIN HL1119 when I wrote, “there are no current plans to replace benefit sanctions with community service.”</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Freud more like this
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less than 2015-09-15T11:24:09.333Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-15T11:24:09.333Z
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3893
star this property label Biography information for Lord Freud more like this
star this property tabling member
2018
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
417036
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2015-09-07more like thismore than 2015-09-07
star this property answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Social Security Benefits: Disqualification more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have responded to the report <i>Time to Rethink Benefit Sanctions</i> published in March by five British churches; if so, what is their assessment of that report; and if not, whether they intend to respond, and when. more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
star this property uin HL1956 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2015-09-14more like thismore than 2015-09-14
unstar this property answer text <p /> <p>The Department has not responded to this report. However we are currently considering the contents of the Work and Pensions Select Committee report and will be providing a government response shortly.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Freud more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2015-09-14T14:13:08.5Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-14T14:13:08.5Z
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3893
star this property label Biography information for Lord Freud more like this
star this property tabling member
2018
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
417031
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2015-09-07more like thismore than 2015-09-07
star this property answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Social Security Benefits: Disqualification more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government under what circumstances, if any, they impose benefit sanctions on persons lacking literacy, numeracy and computer skills, or those with language, communication or mental health problems; and if sanctions are imposed on such groups whether they plan to discontinue them. more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
star this property uin HL1951 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2015-09-15more like thismore than 2015-09-15
unstar this property answer text <p /> <p>The decision to temporarily halt a jobseeker’s benefit payment is always thoroughly considered and is not something we do lightly.</p><p> </p><p>It is a consequence of a jobseeker not meeting the conditions attached to receiving their benefits without good reason.</p><p> </p><p>Jobseekers are only ever asked to meet reasonable requirements, taking into account their circumstances and capability. The requirements and consequences are clearly communicated with them throughout their claim and set out in their Claimant Commitment.</p><p> </p><p>The vast majority of jobseekers fulfil their requirements and do not receive a sanction.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Freud more like this
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less than 2015-09-15T15:01:53.687Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-15T15:01:53.687Z
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3893
star this property label Biography information for Lord Freud more like this
star this property tabling member
2018
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
417034
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2015-09-07more like thismore than 2015-09-07
star this property answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Social Security Benefits: Disqualification more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many children there were in families subject to benefit sanctions during the most recent period for which figures are available; and whether that number is rising, falling, or static. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
star this property uin HL1954 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2015-09-14more like thismore than 2015-09-14
unstar this property answer text <p /> <p>The information as requested is not available and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Freud more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2015-09-14T14:11:23.223Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-14T14:11:23.223Z
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3893
star this property label Biography information for Lord Freud more like this
star this property tabling member
2018
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
387742
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2015-07-06more like thismore than 2015-07-06
star this property answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Social Security Benefits: Disqualification more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to replace benefit sanctions with community service, for those who are unemployed, disabled or in chronic bad health. more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
star this property uin HL1119 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2015-07-13more like thismore than 2015-07-13
unstar this property answer text <p /> <p>There are no current plans to replace benefit sanctions with community service.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Freud more like this
star this property question first answered
less than 2015-07-13T15:52:12.397Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-13T15:52:12.397Z
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3893
star this property label Biography information for Lord Freud more like this
star this property tabling member
2018
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
417033
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2015-09-07more like thismore than 2015-09-07
star this property answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Social Security Benefits: Disqualification more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to introduce a warning system to provide benefit claimants with an opportunity to explain any non-compliance before sanctions are imposed. more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
star this property uin HL1953 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2015-09-17more like thismore than 2015-09-17
unstar this property answer text <p /> <p>This is already an established part of the process. All claimants are informed of the responsibilities they must fulfil in order to receive benefit, and the consequences of failing to comply. This is done in discussions with work coaches and through the Claimant Commitment.</p><p> </p><p>Where it appears a claimant has failed to comply with a particular requirement and the case is being referred to a decision maker, the claimant is asked to provide information they wish to be taken into account, including their reasons for non-compliance, before the imposition of a sanction.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Anyone who disagrees with a sanction has the right to appeal.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Freud more like this
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less than 2015-09-17T14:36:08.857Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-17T14:36:08.857Z
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3893
star this property label Biography information for Lord Freud more like this
star this property tabling member
2018
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1144160
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-09-03more like thismore than 2019-09-03
star this property answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Housing Benefit more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case for increasing the (1) scope, and (2) total amount, of housing benefit, including any resulting savings on temporary accommodation and other costs. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
star this property uin HL17648 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction true more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
unstar this property answer text <p><del class="ministerial">It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.</del></p><p><strong><ins class="ministerial">No assessment has been made of the case for increasing the scope of housing support. Housing support in the private rented sector is based on the Local Housing Allowance and decisions on the uprating of Local Housing Allowance from April 2020 will form part of the discussions in support fiscal events later this year.</ins></strong></p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Stedman-Scott more like this
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less than 2019-09-09T15:39:15.56Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T15:39:15.56Z
star this property question first ministerially corrected
less than 2019-09-30T12:02:40.777Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-30T12:02:40.777Z
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4174
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Stedman-Scott more like this
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134928
star this property answering member printed Baroness Stedman-Scott more like this
star this property answering member
4174
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Stedman-Scott more like this
star this property tabling member
2018
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
1024852
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2018-12-13more like thismore than 2018-12-13
star this property answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Universal Credit more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will ensure that when a claimants Universal Credit is stopped because they have been admitted to hospital it is re-started without delay when they are discharged. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
star this property uin HL12293 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-12-20more like thismore than 2018-12-20
unstar this property answer text <p>A single claimant who becomes a hospital in-patient will be treated as having a Limited Capability for Work. As such, they retain their entitlement to Universal Credit and as such there is no end to their Universal Credit claim, and no requirement for them to reclaim.</p><p> </p><p>If the hospitalised claimant is part of a couple, their joint claim will continue, so long as the claimant is or is expected to be discharged within six months. When one partner remains in hospital for longer than six months, we would expect the joint claim to end and an individual claim to be made. Where this is the case and a new claim is made, an advance will be available for up to 100 per cent of the standard allowance, ensuring financial support while a claim is completed.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Buscombe more like this
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less than 2018-12-20T15:14:17.84Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-20T15:14:17.84Z
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3349
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Buscombe more like this
star this property tabling member
2018
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter
780319
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2017-10-30more like thismore than 2017-10-30
star this property answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Universal Credit more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
star this property legislature
25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government by what methods they make it generally known that Universal Credit applicants can ask for 50 per cent advances, or other forms of emergency assistance, when faced with serious cash problems. more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
star this property uin HL2683 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2017-11-13more like thismore than 2017-11-13
unstar this property answer text <p>Any need for an advance payment or other financial or budgeting support is established at the outset of a claim for Universal Credit. In the initial new claim interview, work coaches are trained to offer personal budgeting support and assess whether claimants need help to manage until their first Universal Credit payment. We have taken steps to increase awareness of this support by amending guidance to ensure that claimants are aware at the start of their claim of the maximum amount they can receive and repayment period as an advance.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Buscombe more like this
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less than 2017-11-13T14:57:43.237Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-13T14:57:43.237Z
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3349
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Buscombe more like this
star this property tabling member
2018
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Hylton remove filter