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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-22more like thismore than 2019-07-22
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Universal Credit: Severe Disability Premium 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 the timeframe is for her Department to bring forward legislative proposals for severe disability premium to be available under universal credit. more like this
tabling member constituency Sittingbourne and Sheppey remove filter
tabling member printed
Gordon Henderson more like this
uin 280278 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-26more like thismore than 2019-07-26
answer text <p>The Department laid The Universal Credit (Managed Migration Pilot and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 before Parliament on 22 July 2019. This means we can identify claimants who are potentially eligible for Severe Disability Premium transitional payments and start making these payments as soon as possible.</p><p> </p><p>From 24 July 2019, eligible claimants will be considered for backdated payments covering the time since they moved to Universal Credit. We estimate that by 2024/25, approximately 45,000 of the most vulnerable claimants will benefit from this package of support, worth an estimated £600million over the next six years.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North Swindon more like this
answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-26T11:05:01.31Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-26T11:05:01.31Z
answering member
4105
label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
tabling member
4050
label Biography information for Gordon Henderson more like this
1050184
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-01-28more like thismore than 2019-01-28
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Universal Credit: Disability 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, when employment and support allowance claimants in receipt of the severe disability premium will be able to migrate to universal credit without losing that additional entitlement. more like this
tabling member constituency Sittingbourne and Sheppey remove filter
tabling member printed
Gordon Henderson more like this
uin 213346 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-05more like thismore than 2019-02-05
answer text <p>I refer the honourable member to the answer the Minister for Employment gave on 30 January 2019 to Question 211077: <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2019-01-22/211077/" target="_blank">https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2019-01-22/211077/</a></p> more like this
answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth more like this
answering member printed Sarah Newton more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-05T17:38:19.987Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-05T17:38:19.987Z
answering member
4071
label Biography information for Sarah Newton more like this
tabling member
4050
label Biography information for Gordon Henderson more like this
988787
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-16more like thismore than 2018-10-16
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Universal Credit 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 steps the Government is taking to ensure that alternative payment arrangements are put in place as soon as possible to avoid rent arrears for tenants and a loss of income for landlords and agents. more like this
tabling member constituency Sittingbourne and Sheppey remove filter
tabling member printed
Gordon Henderson more like this
uin 180174 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-24more like thismore than 2018-10-24
answer text <p>A Managed Payment to Landlords (MPTL) is an Alternate Payment Arrangement (APA) that minimises the risk of claimants failing to pay their rent by paying an amount equivalent to the housing cost of their Universal Credit directly to their landlord, on the claimant’s behalf.</p><p>The decision to move a claimant on to managed payments can occur at the outset of the claim or when a claimant has accrued rent arrears - at two months or in some cases following one month due to ‘persistent underpayment’ of their rent. However, an APA can be requested at any point during the Universal Credit claim, as a claimant’s circumstances may change. A MPTL can be requested by the claimant, their representative or their landlord and will be considered on a case by case basis.</p><p>Requests for MPTLs are dealt with as a priority. The processing time of these requests is also regularly monitored. Landlords who are given access to the Landlord Portal are also given Trusted Partner status which allows them to make recommendations on whether an MPTL should be put in place. All APA recommendations from Trusted Partners will be implemented in good faith by DWP.</p>
answering member constituency Reading West more like this
answering member printed Alok Sharma more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-24T15:51:26.897Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-24T15:51:26.897Z
answering member
4014
label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma more like this
tabling member
4050
label Biography information for Gordon Henderson more like this
900014
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-05-08more like thismore than 2018-05-08
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Social Security Benefits: Appeals 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 letters of support from Members of Parliament (a) are considered for and (b) have an effect on decisions on a claimant's (i) mandatory reconsideration and (ii) tribunal appeal for (A) employment support allowance and (B) personal independence payment. more like this
tabling member constituency Sittingbourne and Sheppey remove filter
tabling member printed
Gordon Henderson more like this
uin 141771 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-05-15more like thismore than 2018-05-15
answer text <p>At mandatory reconsideration all evidence that had been considered at the initial decision stage is reviewed and, crucially, the claimant is prompted to provide any further evidence that the initial decision maker had not considered. If a claimant remains dissatisfied with the decision on their claim following mandatory reconsideration and proceeds to appeal, all previously submitted evidence will be reviewed, as will any evidence that is subsequently submitted and passed on to the Department.</p><p> </p><p>It is important to note that decisions on benefit entitlement are made in accordance with the relevant legislative provisions and the decision maker’s consideration of the available evidence. A letter of support from a Member of Parliament would be considered on its own merits alongside any other available evidence.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth more like this
answering member printed Sarah Newton more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-05-15T10:30:16.213Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-15T10:30:16.213Z
answering member
4071
label Biography information for Sarah Newton more like this
tabling member
4050
label Biography information for Gordon Henderson more like this
839162
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-08more like thismore than 2018-02-08
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Social Security Benefits: Dementia 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, at what age a person with dementia is eligible for benefit entitlement as a result of that condition. more like this
tabling member constituency Sittingbourne and Sheppey remove filter
tabling member printed
Gordon Henderson more like this
uin 127720 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-20more like thismore than 2018-02-20
answer text <p>Entitlement to benefit is not dependent on a specific diagnosis, meaning that claimants may apply at any age above the minimum age requirement specific to each individual benefit claimed.</p><p> </p><p>For those diagnosed with dementia, once the impact is such that a person has care or mobility needs which may give rise to additional costs, they may apply for a disability benefit.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth more like this
answering member printed Sarah Newton more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-20T15:02:18.453Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-20T15:02:18.453Z
answering member
4071
label Biography information for Sarah Newton more like this
tabling member
4050
label Biography information for Gordon Henderson more like this
808284
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-18more like thismore than 2017-12-18
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Universal Credit more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text Whether universal credit claimants will lose money if they receive a disability premium in addition to income-based benefits. more like this
tabling member constituency Sittingbourne and Sheppey remove filter
tabling member printed
Gordon Henderson more like this
uin 903001 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-18more like thismore than 2017-12-18
answer text <p>We simplified and rationised the various, complex disability premiums that exist in the legacy system and anyone in the Support Group who only qualifies for the Enhanced Disability Premium, will be better off in Universal Credit by over £90 per month.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth more like this
answering member printed Sarah Newton more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-18T17:33:47.793Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-18T17:33:47.793Z
answering member
4071
label Biography information for Sarah Newton more like this
tabling member
4050
label Biography information for Gordon Henderson more like this
596101
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-10-07more like thismore than 2016-10-07
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Children: Maintenance 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 change the calculation for child maintenance payments to take into account the outgoings of the non-resident parent. more like this
tabling member constituency Sittingbourne and Sheppey remove filter
tabling member printed
Gordon Henderson more like this
uin 47290 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-10-17more like thismore than 2016-10-17
answer text <p>We have no plans to change the treatment of a non-resident parent’s outgoings within the calculation of child maintenance.</p><p>There is currently allowance made for:</p><ul><li>other children that live in the non-resident parent’s household;</li><li>children they support under a court order or family-based arrangement; and</li><li>for providing shared care for any of their children.</li></ul><p>Certain additional costs can also be taken into account - for example costs incurred in caring for a disabled child.</p><p>The calculation of a child maintenance liability is based on a percentage of the Non-Resident Parent’s income. This is broadly aligned with the proportion of their income a parent would normally spend on their child if they lived with them. This gives the Non-Resident Parent freedom to decide how to adjust their spending in light of their obligation to their child or children, as they would do if they lived with them.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-10-17T12:14:43.41Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-17T12:14:43.41Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this
tabling member
4050
label Biography information for Gordon Henderson more like this
459460
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-03-10more like thismore than 2016-03-10
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Children: Maintenance 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 steps his Department is taking to ensure that absent parents financially support their children. more like this
tabling member constituency Sittingbourne and Sheppey remove filter
tabling member printed
Gordon Henderson more like this
uin 30635 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-03-18more like thismore than 2016-03-18
answer text <p>Child Maintenance Options provide free and impartial information and support to help separated parents make decisions about their child maintenance arrangements. For parents who are unable to make a family-based arrangement the government has introduced a new statutory Child Maintenance Service, which will bring speedier processing of applications, simpler calculations and faster enforcement action, where necessary.</p><p>Where parents fail to fulfil their financial responsibilities towards their children we have a range of strong enforcement powers at our disposal. These powers include deducting maintenance directly from earnings, instructing bailiffs to collect arrears or seize goods, forcing the sale of property, disqualification from driving and commitment to prison.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Witham more like this
answering member printed Priti Patel more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-03-18T13:29:01.49Zmore like thismore than 2016-03-18T13:29:01.49Z
answering member
4066
label Biography information for Priti Patel more like this
tabling member
4050
label Biography information for Gordon Henderson more like this
416786
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-04more like thismore than 2015-09-04
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Social Security Benefits: Migrants 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 steps he is taking to ensure that migrants entering the UK do not receive instant access to welfare benefits. more like this
tabling member constituency Sittingbourne and Sheppey remove filter
tabling member printed
Gordon Henderson more like this
uin 9020 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-09more like thismore than 2015-09-09
answer text <p /> <p>We have strict measures in place to ensure benefits are only paid to those people who have a legal right to live and work in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, people coming to the UK, or returning here, must demonstrate that they are habitually resident to be eligible for income-related benefits. Since 1 January 2014, most migrant jobseekers must also have been living in the UK for three months before any consideration can be given to whether they are habitually resident to be eligible to receive income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Witham more like this
answering member printed Priti Patel more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-09T15:51:42.35Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-09T15:51:42.35Z
answering member
4066
label Biography information for Priti Patel more like this
tabling member
4050
label Biography information for Gordon Henderson more like this
225531
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-03-05more like thismore than 2015-03-05
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Social Security Benefits: Disqualification 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 proportion of people eligible for employment and support allowance have their benefits suspended while medical reviews are conducted; and in the case of claimants whose benefit is restored after a medical review, what steps are taken to ensure that National Insurance payments are restored and future state pension and other benefits are protected. more like this
tabling member constituency Sittingbourne and Sheppey remove filter
tabling member printed
Gordon Henderson more like this
uin 226513 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-03-12more like thismore than 2015-03-12
answer text <p>Employment and Support Allowance claimants do not have their benefit suspended whilst undergoing a Work Capability Assessment (WCA). They continue to receive their National Insurance credits for each week that they are found to have limited capability for work or limited capability for work-related activity. Where claimants are found fit for work on a repeat WCA and it is subsequently decided that they did have limited capability for work or limited capability for work-related activity, National Insurance credits will be backdated accordingly so that entitlement to the state pension and other benefits is protected.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Forest of Dean more like this
answering member printed Mr Mark Harper more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-03-12T16:41:54.637Zmore like thismore than 2015-03-12T16:41:54.637Z
answering member
1520
label Biography information for Mr Mark Harper more like this
tabling member
4050
label Biography information for Gordon Henderson more like this