AQW 36357/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities
To ask the Minister for Communities, following the UK Government’s decision to abolish the two-child limit in Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit, to detail (i) the projected additional cost to the existing benefit cap mitigation arising from potential increases in entitlement for larger families; (ii) whether he will ensure that this additional cost is fully funded within the welfare mitigation package; and (iii) whether he will ensure that the Discretionary Support Scheme will not be reduced as a result of these changes.
Asked by Sian Mulholland MLA on 26 November 2025
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 26 November 2025
- Answer due by
- 11 December 2025
- Answered
- 9 January 202644 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Communities
- Priority question
- No
Answer
I welcome the UK Government’s decision to abolish the two-child limit, as this will help alleviate the hardship faced by many families and contribute to reducing child poverty.
Due to data complexities, the projected additional cost to the existing benefit cap mitigation arising from potential increases in entitlement for larger families is not yet available. My officials are working to quantify the full financial implications.