Parliamentary Search

Written question asked by Kim Leadbeater (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 November 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 November 2021 (named day). It was answered by Mims Davies (Conservative) on Monday, 29 November 2021 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Coronavirus: Government Assistance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 22 November 2021 to Question 76056 on Coronavirus: Government Assistance, for what reason that Answer did not provide details of the specific assistance the Government is providing to people who have been dismissed from their employment as a result of voluntary shielding during the covid-19 outbreak to protect a household member with underlying health conditions; and if she will make a statement.

Answer

The Government does not collate data on whether someone who is seeking support has been dismissed from their employment as a result of voluntary shielding during the covid-19 outbreak to protect a household member with underlying health conditions. DWP supports people who are in a range of challenging circumstances, and there is a broad spectrum of support, financial and practical, that could be available to such a person, subject to their individual circumstances and the eligibility rules applicable to that support.

For this reason, it is not possible to provide details of the specific assistance the Government is providing to people in the circumstances described in Question 76056.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
80518
Session
2021-22
Related items
Coronavirus: Government Assistance
Monday, 22 November 2021
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Chronic illnesses Finance Disease control Government assistance Dismissal Coronavirus
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk