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Written question asked by Baroness Lister of Burtersett (Labour) on Monday, 17 June 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 July 2019. It was answered by Baroness Buscombe (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 June 2019 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Universal Credit

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to start the pilot of Universal Credit managed migration in July; if so, when in July; and what meetings they have held with stakeholders to discuss any such pilot.

Answer

We plan to commence the Move to UC pilot when the necessary preparations are in place, subject to management checks of readiness. Preparations are proceeding to plan.

Stakeholder engagement has been and continues to be a vital part of the work we are doing on Universal Credit. Since last October we have been working closely with a diverse range of stakeholders to listen to their views and to better understand their concerns, to ensure the widest possible range of insights are played into the design of the process for moving claimants from legacy benefits onto Universal Credit.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL16417
Session
2017-19
Related items
Subjects
Pilot schemes Universal credit
Link
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