Universal Credit: Carers

Department for Work and Pensions written question – answered at on 30 April 2024.

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Photo of David Linden David Linden Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Social Justice)

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of Universal Credit payments to couples with children are paid into the main caregiver’s account.

Photo of Jo Churchill Jo Churchill The Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions

The requested information is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.

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