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Written question asked by Lord Field of Birkenhead (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 23 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Will Quince (Conservative) on Monday, 28 October 2019 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Universal Credit: Birkenhead

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will place in the Library copies of (a) risk registers relating to the (i) policy and (ii) administration governing universal credit and (b) the risk register governing the implementation of universal credit in Birkenhead.

Answer

It is not the Department’s policy to publish its assessments of ongoing risks. This ensures there is sufficient space for internal and robust discussions between officials and Ministers, and to ensure that our security and operations are not compromised.

The Universal Credit programme from its inception has been, and continues to be, subject to a robust regime of internal and external scrutiny, including oversight from the Work and Pensions Select Committee, the Public Accounts Committee, the National Audit Office and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4277
Session
2019-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Risk assessment Birkenhead Universal credit
Link
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