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1546829
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-30more like thismore than 2022-11-30
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 remove filter
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Personal Independence Payment more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what was the total (a) expenditure on and (b) number of benefit claimants receiving Personal Independence Payments in each of the last five years, in (i) England, (ii) Scotland, (iii) Wales, (iv) Northern Ireland, (v) each local authority and (vi) each constituency. more like this
tabling member constituency Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath more like this
tabling member printed
Neale Hanvey more like this
uin 100002 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-12-05more like thismore than 2022-12-05
answer text <p>The information to answer parts a) i)-iii), v) and vi) of the question can be found in <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/benefit-expenditure-and-caseload-tables-2021" target="_blank">Benefit expenditure and caseload tables 2021 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a> for the years up to 2020/21. Data for 2021/22 will be published in due course.</p><p>The Scottish Government took on responsibility for Personal Independence Payment in Scotland from 2020/21, so expenditure data for Scotland only covers the years up to 2019/20. Information on expenditure in Scotland from 2020/21 is the responsibility of the Scottish Government.</p><p>The available information on the number of claimants who received PIP in the last five years, broken down by various geographies, is published and can be found on <a href="https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Stat-Xplore</a>.</p><p> </p><p>You can log in or access Stat-Xplore as a guest user and, if needed, you can access <a href="https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/online-help/Getting-Started.html" target="_blank">guidance</a> on how to extract the information required.</p><p>The Department for Communities is responsible for PIP in Northern Ireland.</p>
answering member constituency Corby more like this
answering member printed Tom Pursglove more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-12-05T16:26:55.603Zmore like thismore than 2022-12-05T16:26:55.603Z
answering member
4369
label Biography information for Tom Pursglove more like this
tabling member
4782
label Biography information for Neale Hanvey more like this
1546931
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-30more like thismore than 2022-11-30
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 remove filter
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Carer's Allowance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has made an estimate of the cost of raising the earnings threshold for Carer’s Allowance to work for up to 21 hours a week at National Living Wages rates for financial year 2023-24. more like this
tabling member constituency Lewisham, Deptford more like this
tabling member printed
Vicky Foxcroft more like this
uin 99912 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-12-05more like thismore than 2022-12-05
answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>Many carers who are receiving Carer’s Allowance are also in households receiving Universal Credit, whose structure of tapers and work allowances (where applicable) effectively takes precedence over the earnings rules in Carer’s Allowance for these carers. This helps ensure that, if they wish to work, carers on the lowest incomes are better off doing so. There is, however, no requirement for those caring for 35 hours or more a week to undertake work search whilst receiving Universal Credit. In work or out of work, these carers may also receive the Universal Credit Carer Element, worth around an additional £2,000 a year.</p><p> </p><p>Some carers may not be able to receive Universal Credit, for example due to their levels of household capital or income. These carers may only be receiving Carer’s Allowance. This is not means-tested and not based on National Insurance contributions. It has an earnings limit which permits carers to undertake some part-time work if they are able to do so. This recognises the benefits of staying in touch with the workplace, including greater financial independence and social interaction.</p><p> </p><p>We know that some carers who are above Universal Credit thresholds are keen to maintain contact with the labour market, so we want to encourage carers in this position to combine some paid work with their caring duties wherever possible. That is why we regularly increase the earnings limit when it is warranted and affordable. The Carer’s Allowance earnings limit is currently £132 a week. Subject to parliamentary approval, this will increase to £139 a week from April 2023. This will mean that the earnings limit will have increased by over one third since 2010.</p><p> </p><p>There is no “hours rule” in Carer’s Allowance as far as earnings are concerned.</p>
answering member constituency Corby more like this
answering member printed Tom Pursglove more like this
grouped question UIN 99858 more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-12-05T16:11:06.427Zmore like thismore than 2022-12-05T16:11:06.427Z
answering member
4369
label Biography information for Tom Pursglove more like this
tabling member
4491
label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft more like this
1547047
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-30more like thismore than 2022-11-30
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 remove filter
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Cost of Living Payments: Carers more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of providing Cost of Living Payments to recipients of Carer's Allowance who do not receive means-tested benefits. more like this
tabling member constituency Leicester South more like this
tabling member printed
Jonathan Ashworth more like this
uin 99857 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-12-05more like thismore than 2022-12-05
answer text <p>Not all carers live in low income households. For those that do, means-tested benefits may be payable, which provide extra weekly income and may trigger support with cost of living increases. The Government would encourage not only carers, but anyone in financial need, to check their eligibility for additional financial support. Full details of DWP benefits are available on Gov.UK, and advice can also be sought through organisations such as Citizens Advice.</p><p> </p><p>The Government understands the pressures people, including carers, are facing with the cost of living; which is why, in addition to the £37 billion of support we have provided for cost of living pressures in 2022-23, we are acting now to ensure support continues throughout 2023/24.</p><p> </p><p>To ensure stability and certainty for households, in the Autumn Statement the Government announced £26 billion in cost of living support for 2023/24. This includes Cost of Living Payments for the most vulnerable. In 2023/24, households on eligible means-tested benefits will get up to a further £900 in Cost of Living Payments. A £300 payment will be made to pensioner households and individuals in receipt of eligible disability benefits, which will include some carers, will receive a £150 payment. Also included is the amended Energy Price Guarantee which will save the average UK household £500 in 2023-24 and raising the benefit cap by 10.1% in line with inflation.</p><p> </p><p>For those who require extra support, the Government is providing an additional £1 billion of funding, including Barnett impact, to enable the extension of the Household Support Fund in England in the next financial year. This is on top of what we have already provided since October 2021, bringing total funding to £2.5 billion. In England this will be delivered through an extension to the Household Support Fund backed by £842 million, running from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024, which local authorities use to help households with the cost of essentials. It will be for the devolved administrations to decide how to allocate their additional Barnett funding.</p>
answering member constituency Corby more like this
answering member printed Tom Pursglove more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-12-05T16:07:48.023Zmore like thismore than 2022-12-05T16:07:48.023Z
answering member
4369
label Biography information for Tom Pursglove more like this
tabling member
4244
label Biography information for Jonathan Ashworth more like this
1547052
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-30more like thismore than 2022-11-30
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 remove filter
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Carer's Allowance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment he has made of the impact of the eligibility rules for Carer's Allowance on the ability of unpaid carers to work more hours and increase their earnings. more like this
tabling member constituency Leicester South more like this
tabling member printed
Jonathan Ashworth more like this
uin 99858 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-12-05more like thismore than 2022-12-05
answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>Many carers who are receiving Carer’s Allowance are also in households receiving Universal Credit, whose structure of tapers and work allowances (where applicable) effectively takes precedence over the earnings rules in Carer’s Allowance for these carers. This helps ensure that, if they wish to work, carers on the lowest incomes are better off doing so. There is, however, no requirement for those caring for 35 hours or more a week to undertake work search whilst receiving Universal Credit. In work or out of work, these carers may also receive the Universal Credit Carer Element, worth around an additional £2,000 a year.</p><p> </p><p>Some carers may not be able to receive Universal Credit, for example due to their levels of household capital or income. These carers may only be receiving Carer’s Allowance. This is not means-tested and not based on National Insurance contributions. It has an earnings limit which permits carers to undertake some part-time work if they are able to do so. This recognises the benefits of staying in touch with the workplace, including greater financial independence and social interaction.</p><p> </p><p>We know that some carers who are above Universal Credit thresholds are keen to maintain contact with the labour market, so we want to encourage carers in this position to combine some paid work with their caring duties wherever possible. That is why we regularly increase the earnings limit when it is warranted and affordable. The Carer’s Allowance earnings limit is currently £132 a week. Subject to parliamentary approval, this will increase to £139 a week from April 2023. This will mean that the earnings limit will have increased by over one third since 2010.</p><p> </p><p>There is no “hours rule” in Carer’s Allowance as far as earnings are concerned.</p>
answering member constituency Corby more like this
answering member printed Tom Pursglove more like this
grouped question UIN 99912 more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-12-05T16:11:06.397Zmore like thismore than 2022-12-05T16:11:06.397Z
answering member
4369
label Biography information for Tom Pursglove more like this
tabling member
4244
label Biography information for Jonathan Ashworth more like this
1547056
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-30more like thismore than 2022-11-30
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 remove filter
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Carer's Allowance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of amending eligibility for Carer's Allowance to provide a level of income replacement for unpaid carers who care for someone for fewer than 35 hours a week. more like this
tabling member constituency Leicester South more like this
tabling member printed
Jonathan Ashworth more like this
uin 99859 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-12-05more like thismore than 2022-12-05
answer text <p>Successive Governments have maintained the caring threshold for Carer’s Allowance at 35 hours a week since the benefit was first introduced. Carers who provide less than 35 hours of care can already receive financial support through the benefit system where eligible, including through Universal Credit. Carers have their Universal Credit conditionality adjusted to reflect their caring responsibilities.</p><p>Since April 2010, carers who do not get Carer's Allowance have been able to apply for Carer's Credits if they are caring for one or more disabled people for at least 20 hours a week. Carer’s Credits are Class 3 credits which can help towards the conditions of entitlement to the new State Pension and Widowed Parent’s Allowance.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Corby more like this
answering member printed Tom Pursglove more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-12-05T16:14:01.367Zmore like thismore than 2022-12-05T16:14:01.367Z
answering member
4369
label Biography information for Tom Pursglove more like this
tabling member
4244
label Biography information for Jonathan Ashworth more like this
1547059
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-30more like thismore than 2022-11-30
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 remove filter
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Cost of Living Payments: Pensioners more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Cost of Living Payments have been issued to pensioners in East Yorkshire constituency. more like this
tabling member constituency East Yorkshire more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Greg Knight more like this
uin 99749 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-12-05more like thismore than 2022-12-05
answer text <p>In line with the Code of Practice for Statistics, the number of Cost of Living Payments made to specific client groups is the subject of an upcoming statistical release, and cannot be released before that publication is ready, subject to usual quality assurance.</p><p>The Department for Work and Pensions has published management information on the total number of Cost of Living Payments made. The information which will be updated as new payments are made can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cost-of-living-payment-management-information/cost-of-living-payment-management-information" target="_blank">Cost of Living Payment management information - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)(opens in a new tab)</a>.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Mid Sussex more like this
answering member printed Mims Davies more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-12-05T16:05:11.84Zmore like thismore than 2022-12-05T16:05:11.84Z
answering member
4513
label Biography information for Mims Davies more like this
tabling member
1200
label Biography information for Sir Greg Knight more like this
1546395
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-29more like thismore than 2022-11-29
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 remove filter
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading State Retirement Pensions: Terminal Illnesses more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make it his policy to allow people diagnosed with a terminal illness to access their state pension prior to their pension age if they have accrued sufficient contributions. more like this
tabling member constituency Angus more like this
tabling member printed
Dave Doogan more like this
uin 98787 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-12-02more like thismore than 2022-12-02
answer text <p>We have no plans to allow early access to State Pension.</p><p> </p><p>For those at the end of their life, the Government’s priority is providing financial support quickly and compassionately. The main way that the Department does this is through special benefit rules, sometimes referred to as “the Special Rules”. These enable people who are nearing the end of their lives to get faster, easier access to certain benefits, without needing to attend a medical assessment, serve waiting periods and in most cases, receive the highest rate of benefit. For many years, the Special Rules have applied to people who have 6 months or less to live and now they are being changed so they apply to people who have 12 months or less to live.</p><p> </p><p>Scotland has the powers under the Scotland Act 2016 to make additional discretionary payments should it wish to do so. Whilst pensions remain a reserved matter, the Scotland Act 2016 has given the Scottish Government the ability to use a wide range of new welfare provisions.</p>
answering member constituency Sevenoaks more like this
answering member printed Laura Trott more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-12-02T11:15:08.427Zmore like thismore than 2022-12-02T11:15:08.427Z
answering member
4780
label Biography information for Laura Trott more like this
tabling member
4736
label Biography information for Dave Doogan more like this
1546431
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-29more like thismore than 2022-11-29
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 remove filter
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Carer's Allowance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of increasing the weekly earning limits for Carers Allowance. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow North more like this
tabling member printed
Patrick Grady more like this
uin 98809 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-12-02more like thismore than 2022-12-02
answer text <p>Many carers who are receiving Carer’s Allowance are also in households receiving Universal Credit, whose structure of tapers and work allowances (where applicable) effectively takes precedence over the earnings rules in Carer’s Allowance for these carers. This helps ensure that, if they wish to work, carers on the lowest incomes are better off doing so. There is, however, no requirement for those caring for 35 hours or more a week to undertake work search whilst receiving Universal Credit. In work or out of work, these carers may also receive the Universal Credit Carer Element, worth around an additional £2,000 a year.</p><p>Some carers may not be able to receive Universal Credit, for example due to their levels of household capital or income. These carers may only be receiving Carer’s Allowance. This is not means-tested and not based on National Insurance contributions. It has an earnings limit which permits carers to undertake some part-time work if they are able to do so. This recognises the benefits of staying in touch with the workplace, including greater financial independence and social interaction.</p><p>We know that some carers who are above Universal Credit thresholds are keen to maintain contact with the labour market, so we want to encourage carers in this position to combine some paid work with their caring duties wherever possible. That is why we regularly increase the earnings limit when it is warranted and affordable. The Carer’s Allowance earnings limit is currently £132 a week. Subject to Parliamentary approval, this will increase to £139 a week from April 2023. This will mean that the earnings limit will have increased by over one third since 2010.</p><p>It should be noted that Carer’s Allowance is devolved to the Scottish Parliament. While the Scottish Government builds its capacity to replace it with Scottish Carer’s Assistance, DWP Ministers have agreed that DWP will administer Carer’s Allowance on behalf of the Scottish Ministers under an agency agreement. For as long as that agreement is in place, the Scottish Ministers need to ensure that Carer’s Allowance rules and rates in Scotland maintains legislative parity with Carer’s Allowance in England and Wales.</p>
answering member constituency Corby more like this
answering member printed Tom Pursglove more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-12-02T15:00:29.707Zmore like thismore than 2022-12-02T15:00:29.707Z
answering member
4369
label Biography information for Tom Pursglove more like this
tabling member
4432
label Biography information for Patrick Grady more like this
1546582
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-29more like thismore than 2022-11-29
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 remove filter
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Cost of Living Payments and Means-tested Benefits more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will take steps to ensure that 2023-24 Cost of Living payment for those on means-tested benefits will not exclude claimants whose Universal Credit payments have been reduced to a nil award as a result of a sanction. more like this
tabling member constituency Leicester South more like this
tabling member printed
Jonathan Ashworth more like this
uin 98877 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-12-02more like thismore than 2022-12-02
answer text <p>We will be bringing forward legislation for the 23/24 Cost of Living Payments in due course.</p><p> </p><p>Claimants who were sanctioned but still had an entitlement to a UC payment of at least 1p for an assessment period ending during the qualifying periods would have been eligible to receive a 2022/23 Cost of Living Payment. Sanctions are calculated with reference to the standard UC allowance only. We recognise many of the most vulnerable are those entitled to other elements in UC, such as housing or child costs. If a sanction is applied, claimants continue to receive these other elements and would remain eligible for Cost of Living Payments.</p><p> </p><p>Those determined to have a UC nil award during the qualifying assessment period could be eligible for a 2022/23 Cost of Living Payment retrospectively if a sanction is successfully appealed, or if they are awarded a Hardship payment in the qualifying period.</p><p> </p><p>98.9% of sanctions are for failing to attend a mandatory appointment at a Jobcentre, and can often be resolved quickly by claimants getting in touch with the Jobcentre and attending their next appointment. Hardship payments are available as a safeguard to claimants who demonstrate that they cannot meet their immediate and most essential needs (including accommodation, heating, food and hygiene) as a result of their sanction.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Mid Sussex more like this
answering member printed Mims Davies more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-12-02T11:18:49.727Zmore like thismore than 2022-12-02T11:18:49.727Z
answering member
4513
label Biography information for Mims Davies more like this
tabling member
4244
label Biography information for Jonathan Ashworth more like this
1546625
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-29more like thismore than 2022-11-29
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 remove filter
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Mortgages: Interest Rates more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of rising mortgage interest rates on levels of poverty in (a) the UK, (b) the North East and (c) Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency. more like this
tabling member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne Central more like this
tabling member printed
Chi Onwurah more like this
uin 98893 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-12-02more like thismore than 2022-12-02
answer text <p>It is not possible to produce a robust estimate on the effect of mortgage interest rates on levels of poverty in the UK, the North East, or the Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency.</p><p> </p><p>Statistics on poverty levels in 2019/20 are available at:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/(opens in a new tab)</a> on the HBAI dataset.</p><p>It is not possible to provide a robust estimate for 2020/21 due to the impact the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic had on data quality.</p><p>Guidance on how to extract the information required can be found at:</p><p><a href="https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/online-help/Getting-Started.html" target="_blank">https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/online-help/Getting-Started.html</a></p> more like this
answering member constituency Mid Sussex more like this
answering member printed Mims Davies more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-12-02T11:22:12.79Zmore like thismore than 2022-12-02T11:22:12.79Z
answering member
4513
label Biography information for Mims Davies more like this
tabling member
4124
label Biography information for Chi Onwurah more like this