Henry Tufnell MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Universal CreditDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27326More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact on Debt Management and debt recovery of making advance payments to Universal Credit claimants before the conclusion of their assessment period.
Answer: New Claim Advances give customers the option to spread twenty-five Universal Credit payments over twenty-four months, giving them more flexibility over the payments of their Universal Credit award. Advances are not considered a loan so no interest is char...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal CreditDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of the different rates of Universal Credit standard allowance payable to single claimants and to couples on a) incentives for fraudulent claims and b)
Answer: Universal Credit is assessed at the household level. Different standard allowance rates apply to single claimants and couples to reflect that people living together may share household resources and living costs, and support is therefore calculated for th...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
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