Department for Work and Pensions written question – answered at on 1 July 2019.
Baroness Lister of Burtersett
Labour
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Buscombe on 6 June (HL15922), whether the information provided about deductions in the Universal Credit statement includes information about how much debt is left to pay and the recovery rate being applied.
Baroness Buscombe
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
This information is not currently included on a claimant’s Universal Credit statement.
Under Universal Credit there is a structured and simplified approach to deductions from benefit. Claimants can view their Universal credit statement online to see how their award is calculated and a breakdown of what deductions are being made, supporting them to manage their financial obligations.
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