The person concerned has been in receipt of Jobseeker’s Allowance payment since June 2012. She is currently in receipt of their full entitlement to Jobseeker’s Allowance for a family of 2 adults and 2 dependent children. Prior to October 2016, the person concerned was receiving payment for 3 dependent children. In October 2016, one dependent child turned 18 and would only qualify for payment if still in full time education. In order to establish continuing entitlement a UP8A form was issued to person concerned on 23 September 2016. Upon receipt of the completed form the claim will be reassessed.
PQs 32583 and 18618-16 refers, the person concerned has to date not provided the Department with an up to date Rent Supplement application form confirming an increase to their rate of rent payable. A Rent Supplement application form has been forwarded to the person concerned and upon receipt of same the rate of Rent Supplement entitlement can be reassessed.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.