Ms Humphreys emphasized the need to prioritize funds for child benefit in the upcoming budget, stating, "target the money where it's most needed." She mentioned several measures aimed at supporting families during this period, particularly highlighting the importance of providing timely support before holidays, suggesting that financial assistance prior to Christmas would be significant.
Regarding job seekers' allowance, Ms Humphreys noted the current state of full employment and mentioned, "there are businesses crying out for staff." She argued that limited resources should prioritize those with urgent needs, stating, "if everyone gets the same then there is less for other measures," highlighting the need to focus on supporting carers, pensioners, and individuals with disabilities.
Humphreys expressed her commitment to assist older citizens with various allowances by saying, "I am conscious of the need to support older people in terms of the fuel allowance and the living alone allowance." She acknowledged the constraints of her department but emphasized the importance of these measures.
On the topic of one-off payments to families, Ms Humphreys disclosed that most would be distributed before Christmas, maintaining the importance of timely financial relief as well as indicating a desire to widen eligibility for supports through an adjusted means test.
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