Written question asked by Louise Ellman (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 November 2018 (named day). It was answered by Lord Sharma (Conservative) on Monday, 19 November 2018 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Universal Credit: Liverpool
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to alter the timetable to roll out universal credit in Liverpool; and if she will make a statement.
- Answer
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The national roll-out of Universal Credit is nearing completion with over 85% of job centres already live, with this process set to fully complete by the end of 2018.
Stopping roll-out would result in confusion for claimants already receiving Universal Credit, and for others who would be trapped for longer in a legacy benefit system consisting of 6 different benefits, each with separate rules, interacting in complicated ways, and creating perverse incentives. Universal Credit replaces these benefits simplifying the system and making work pay. As a result, people claiming Universal Credit move into work faster, stay in work longer and spend more time looking to increase their earnings.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 190795
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Liverpool Universal credit
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- 2018-11-23 15:09:26 +0000
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