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<p>We have no plans to change the capital rule on income-related Employment and Support
Allowance (ESA).</p><p>Entitlement to contributory ESA is not affected by the amount
of capital a person has.</p><p> </p><p>The current upper capital limit strikes a balance
between protecting less well-off people and protecting the taxpayer, whilst at the
same time recognising the conscientious efforts of people who have built up capital.
This limit ensures that the help which comes from taxpayers, many of whom are themselves
on low incomes and have limited capital, is directed to people who need it most.</p><p>The
effect of reducing the savings threshold would be that fewer claimants would be entitled
to ESA.</p><p />
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