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Universal Credit: Earnings Rules

Asked by Dr Al PinkertonLiberal DemocratDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 126937

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of household income rules within Universal Credit on individuals without independent access to financial resources.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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