Steve Webb: The Government is committed to tackling domestic
violence and to providing better support for victims. It is our intention that
universal credit will not cause a reduction in support levels for victims of
domestic violence.
Stephen Timms: To ask the Secretary of State how he plans
that eligible service charges will be paid for under universal credit.
Steve Webb: Social rented sector landlords will be responsible
for setting out clearly to the tenant those charges which are allowable. The
claimant will report this as part of their claim.
Stephen Timms: To ask the Secretary of State whether he has
carried out analysis of future universal credit claimants to establish (a) how
many households will be affected by the transition to universal credit, (b) how
many such claimants are worried about the change to universal credit and (c)
how many claimants will be capable of managing universal credit; and if he will
place a copy of any such analysis in the Library.
Mr Hoban: The Department estimates that 12 million claims to
current benefits and tax credits will be integrated into eight million
household claims to universal credit. We
recognise that some claimants may need additional help to budget, particularly
during the transitional period. We are working, with the advice sector to
ensure that claimants are able to access appropriate budgeting support services
to enable them to manage their money successfully. For a minority of claimants however, an
alternative payment arrangement may be required in addition to the above
support. This includes making more frequent than monthly payments of universal
credit to households, splitting payment between both joint claimants or paying
housing costs directly to the landlord.
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