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Written Question
Universal Credit: Northern Ireland
Wednesday 12th December 2018

Asked by: Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the effect on families in Northern Ireland of the universal credit two-child limit.

Answered by John Penrose

Social Security is a devolved matter in Northern Ireland as is the implementation and administration of Universal Credit.

Differences for claimants in Northern Ireland, include twice monthly payments, split payments and managed payments of the housing element of Universal Credit. Additionally, anyone receiving a welfare supplementary payment will also continue to receive this payment under Universal Credit, to ensure that they do not lose out.