Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tom Randall and Will Quince

Monday 19th October 2020 Commons Chamber

[Will Quince]

It is right that those claimants who owe the Department money are able to resume payments to reduce their debt. We continue to apply a flexible approach to recovery and endeavour to recover without causing undue financial hardship. Anyone unable to afford the rate of recovery proposed is encouraged to contact the Department so that an affordable rate of repayment can be negotiated. In May, we will be launching the breathing space scheme to help to prevent problem debt and provide support to people who fall into that problem debt.

[Tom Randall (Gedling) (Con)]

What steps her Department is taking to ensure people of all ages have access to the job market.