DWP – Chris Law

Dundee MP backs PCS civil service campaign

February 3, 2023April 27, 2023chrislawsnp

Dundee West MP Chris Law has backed PCS Trade Union workers in their ongoing dispute with the UK Government, following industrial action which saw thousands of civil servants on strike earlier this week. Civil servants, including those who work in Dundee for the Department of Work and Pensions and HM Revenue and Customs, are covered … Continue reading Dundee MP backs PCS civil service campaign

Dundee MP urges pensioners to act quickly to claim extra cost of living payment

December 12, 2022December 9, 2022chrislawsnp

Chris Law MP has joined leading charity Age Scotland in urging low-income pensioners across Dundee to act quickly and put in a claim for Pension Credit before the Sunday 18 December 2022 deadline, to avoid losing out on an extra £324 cost of living payment. The national charity for older people, Age Scotland, can help identify … Continue reading Dundee MP urges pensioners to act quickly to claim extra cost of living payment

Chris Law MP calls on new DWP Head to broaden delivery of Cost of Living Payments

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022chrislawsnp

Dundee West MP Chris Law has called on the UK Government’s new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to extend the Cost of Living Payments to cover those who receive benefits but currently fall outwith the scope of additional support. The UK Government announced earlier this year that they would introduce two Cost of … Continue reading Chris Law MP calls on new DWP Head to broaden delivery of Cost of Living Payments

DWP Dundee staff must be reassured over merger

March 13, 2022May 30, 2022chrislawsnp

Dundee West MP Chris Law has called on the DWP to offer reassurance to staff affected by their decision to close their Lindsay House office and move jobs to another existing site in the city.Commenting, Dundee West MP Chris Law said: “The Department of Work and Pensions have serious questions to answer about this decision and … Continue reading DWP Dundee staff must be reassured over merger

Dundee MP warns of working pensioners denied support despite financial pressures

February 26, 2021March 1, 2021chrislawsnp

Those over pension age who continued to carry out self-employed work may be put at risk of severe financial harm or bankruptcy due to the denial of financial support through the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS), Dundee West MP Chris Law has warned, following contact from constituents affected. Those who are self-employed but whose income … Continue reading Dundee MP warns of working pensioners denied support despite financial pressures