Universal Credit UK: Government ‘doesn’t rule out’ £20 uplift for legacy benefit claimants
A similar question relating to benefits was posed by David Johnston, the Conservative MP for Wantage, who asked what support was currently available for people on low-incomes at present.
Once again addressed, Mr Barclay stated he was proud of the support the government was able to provide.
This, he said, included the increase of the National Living Wage, alongside the extending of the welfare safety net.
In addition, he commented, there would be at least a £250 increase for public sector workers earning less than £24,000 a year.
Mr Timms referred to a recent letter penned by a coalition of close to 60 charities, alongside senior bishops, drawn together by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF).
