My constituents in Bridge of Weir have told me that universal credit claimants there are instructed to attend initial appointments in Greenock—nearly 12 miles away—despite the jobcentre in Johnstone being only 3 miles away. I have heard of claimants walking to and from Greenock, as the return bus fare of nearly £8 represents up to 14% of their benefit payment. Can we have a debate on how claimants from rural and semi-rural areas are affected by universal credit roll-out?
Business of the House
Business question from
Gavin Newlands
(Scottish National Party)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 22 February 2018.
It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.
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2018-04-10 16:47:00 +0100
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