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UK Parliament · Bill
Social Security (Additional Payments) Act 2022
Summary
This Act allows the government to give one-off extra payments to people receiving social security benefits (like Universal Credit or pension credit). It was designed to help people cope with rising living costs, particularly during the cost of living crisis in 2022.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing extra payments to people receiving benefits during a difficult time, usually when the cost of living rises. It aims to help vulnerable people afford essentials like food and heating when prices go up.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics might worry about the cost to taxpayers and whether the money is enough to make a real difference. Some may question whether temporary payments are the best solution, or if the government should focus on making benefits permanently higher instead.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote2 votes
0% Support · 0100% Oppose · 2
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading15 Jun 2022
- 2nd reading22 Jun 2022
- Committee stage22 Jun 2022
- 3rd reading22 Jun 2022
Lords
- 1st reading23 Jun 2022
- 2nd reading27 Jun 2022
- 3rd reading27 Jun 2022
Royal Assent28 Jun 2022
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