Universal Credit
Debate between Alok Sharma and Brendan O'Hara(5 years, 6 months ago)
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Alok Sharma
As I have said, universal credit adjusts depending on the amount of money that people are earning. In periods when they are not earning a salary, obviously their universal credit payment would go up.
Brendan O’Hara (Argyll and Bute) (SNP)
Can the Minister assure those in my constituency—a vast area of 7,000 sq km, with 23 islands and only five jobcentres—with limited connectivity that they will not be penalised as they are unable to access their online journals?
Alok Sharma
As the hon. Gentleman will know, it is possible to phone jobcentres, and in cases where people are vulnerable, it is also possible for home visits to be made.