AQW 23467/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 30/09/2021
Answered On Date: 19/10/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the increased support she will provide to households struggling with reduced Universal Credit support and increased fuel costs over winter.

Answer:

I have repeatedly demonstrated my determination to protect the most vulnerable people in our society and to targeting resources to those most in need.

I have put a number of changes in place to ensure that the social security system is more flexible, to relieve hardship and to ensure people most in need get the help and support they require.

My department will continue to exhaust options and improve systems to provide support to people when they need it.