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Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Thérèse Coffey, supported by The Prime Minister, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Amanda Milling, Steve Barclay and Guy Opperman, presented a Bill to make provision relating to the up-rating of certain social security benefits. Bill read the First time; to be read a Second time tomorrow, and to be printed (Bill 186) with...
Guy Opperman: As the hon. Gentleman knows, we are already working with a large number of pension funds and also with companies. We all want to see a safer, better and greener pension system. I am happy to work with him on an ongoing basis, and I am happy to reach out on a collaborative basis on this particular issue, which matters to all of us.
Guy Opperman: Written statements about the State Pension Correction Exercise were provided to both houses on 4 March 2021 and 21 April 2021. The Department for Work & Pensions intends to publish further information on the progress of the State Pension correction activity around the time of the next fiscal event. https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2021-03-04/debates/210...
Guy Opperman: DWP does not allocate set funding to Stonewall, however spending has occurred out of the sexual orientation and gender identity budget. We routinely pay an annual membership fee for the Diversity Champions scheme of £3000 (including VAT). 21/22 £3000 for membership, £750 for conference 20/21 £3000 for membership, £750 for conference 19/20 £3000 for membership, £480 for event 18/19...
Guy Opperman: The Child Maintenance Service has robust enforcement measures in place to try and recover arrears, including powers to deduct from a wide range of bank accounts, seizing goods, forcing the sale of a property and disqualification from driving or commitment to prison. Enforcement actions are considered on a case by case basis, using powers that have the greatest chance of securing money for...
Guy Opperman: It is not possible to answer with precision at this stage. Data on the impact of the change in the AET change on claimant earnings will not be available for some time. This is due to the time it takes for the policy to have an effect on claimant earnings, and the time it will take to conduct a robust analysis of that data.
Guy Opperman: Latest statistics related to the policy published in July 2022 and can be accessed at Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit claimants: statistics related to the policy to provide support for a maximum of 2 children, April 2022 There are no plans to end this policy. The policy was announced in 2015 as part of a package of measures to deliver a more sustainable welfare system.
Guy Opperman: The trailblazer deals for Greater Manchester and West Midlands were developed alongside the combined authorities to help address local priorities, resulting in partly bespoke offers to each combined authority alongside joint commitments to both, aligned to the priorities of each area. Full details of the WMCA deal can be found here: West Midlands Combined Authority: “Trailblazer” deeper...
Guy Opperman: An increased prevalence of disabilities within the UK population is a driver of the forecast; but more recent trends in health conditions have risen further than expected, which is reflected in the difference between caseload forecasts and outturn. To note, DWP only produce a forecast of claimants that receive the health element of Universal Credit and not a forecast of people with ill health.
Guy Opperman: On Tuesday 4 September 2018, I published a written statement providing an update on pensions including the pensions dashboard. This can be found here: : https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-ques tions-answers-statements/written-statement/Commons/2018-09-0 4/HCWS933/ We will shortly report on the findings of the Feasibility Study, and will engage with industry, consumer...
Guy Opperman: I met plumbing representatives from Lancashire recently, and those in Angus and Perth last year. We also debated this matter in the House last year. There are nearly 1,000 last man standing multi-employer schemes. Most respondents to the Green Paper on defined-benefit pensions felt that the current buy-out basis was a clear and fair way in which to calculate an employer debt.
Guy Opperman: The Department is unable to provide the data in respect of the total value of consolatory payments paid out for poor customer service by the Child Maintenance Service in the last 12 months. Data for 2020/21 is currently being finalised as part of the end of operational year activities. Combined DWP figures for maladministration and redress are published in the Department’s Annual Report...
Guy Opperman: DWP is aware that a small number of new State Pension claims have been subject to delays in receiving payment. The Department is working hard to clear the current backlog, many of which have accrued since the Covid Pandemic. We are prioritising overdue payments and payments that are imminent within the next few weeks. Normal service will be resumed by the end of October 2021.
Guy Opperman: Child Maintenance Service (CMS) compliance statistics for Paying Parents are published quarterly and can be found in “Table 2: Compliance (Collect and Pay) by quarter” of the “CMS Paying Parents” section of Stat-Xplore here: https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/. Guidance on how to extract the information required can be found at:...
Guy Opperman: Child Maintenance Service (CMS) compliance statistics for Paying Parents are published quarterly and can be found in “Table 2: Compliance (Collect and Pay) by quarter” of the “CMS Paying Parents” section of Stat-Xplore here: https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/ Guidance on how to extract the information required can be found at:...
Guy Opperman: The department does not account for Job Centre expenditure as a whole. Departmental Estates and IT costs are accounted for centrally and not charged to Job Centres. To provide it would incur disproportionate costs. The cost of Work Coaches is provided below, where available; £m 2021/22 951.4 2020/21 689.0 2019/20 570.0 2018/19 564.3 2017/18 542.0 2016/17 542.8 ...
Guy Opperman: The Restart scheme is designed to support people who are long term unemployed who might need extra help to move back into employment. Universal Credit claimants can be considered for Restart after 9 months. Early access to the Restart scheme can be considered on a case by case basis, where conversations with a Work Coach suggest this is the most appropriate route for an individual.
Guy Opperman: Fifteen years ago there were hundreds of beef and dairy farmers in Northumberland, but they now number a few dozen. They wholeheartedly support the proposed cull and the action that has been proposed today, albeit with regret. Will the Secretary of State confirm that such farmers will continue to receive the proper financial support that they need and deserve, until this disease is finally...
Guy Opperman: In my previous job, before I entered the House, I conducted dozens of clinical negligence cases. Almost every defending trust was obstructive, defensive and reluctant to admit blame, even when patently culpable. I strongly welcome the changes that are being brought about. Does my right hon. Friend agree that greater transparency and whistleblowing will bring about the safety changes that we...
Guy Opperman: The Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues including the Chancellor of the Exchequer on a range of issues. The Government will not be revisiting the State Pension age arrangements for women affected by the Pensions Act 1995 and Pensions Act 2011. These women will receive their State Pension either at the same age as men or earlier as we remove the current inequality.
