Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
What steps her Department is taking to ensure that single parents are treated equitably within the benefits system during the covid-19 outbreak.
We’ve introduced an unprecedented package of support of over £6.5 billion to help all families to cope with the financial impact of Covid-19.
Single parents can benefit from the Flexible Support Fund and the increases to UC Standard Allowance, and Local Housing Allowance rates. Universal Credit is already more generous than legacy benefits, where people can claim up to 85% of childcare costs.
Our priority continues to be ensuring people get their benefit payments and providing support for those who need it the most.