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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 19 July 2021 to Question 32383 on universal credit, whether a gender impact assessment was subsequently made on the removal of the uplift to the standard allowance of universal credit.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 19 July 2021 to Question 32383 on universal credit, whether a gender impact assessment was subsequently made on the removal of the uplift to the standard allowance of universal credit.
The Department has not completed an impact assessment of the removal of the Universal Credit temporary uplift as it was introduced as a temporary measure.
The Chancellor announced a temporary six-month extension to the £20 per week uplift at the Budget on 3 March to support households affected by the economic shock of Covid-19. Universal Credit has provided a vital safety net for six million people during the pandemic, and the temporary uplift was part of a COVID support package worth a total of £407 billion in 2020-21 and 2021-22.
There have been significant positive developments in the public health situation since the uplift was first introduced. With the success of the vaccine rollout and record job vacancies, it is right that our focus is on helping people back into work. This approach is based on clear evidence about the importance of employment, particularly where it is full-time, in substantially reducing the risks of poverty.
Through our Plan for Jobs, we are targeting tailored support schemes of people of all ages to help them prepare for, get into and progress in work. These include: Kickstart, delivering tens of thousands of six-month work placements for Universal Credit claimants aged 16-24 at risk of unemployment; we have also recruited an additional 13,500 work coaches to provide more intensive support to find a job; and introduced Restart which provides 12 months’ intensive employment support to Universal Credit claimants who are unemployed for a year. Our Plan for Jobs interventions will support more than two million people
This Government is wholly committed to supporting those on low incomes, and continues to do so through many measures, including by spending over £111 billion on welfare support for people of working age in 2021/22. This government is continuing to take action to support living standards by increasing the National Living Wage to £9.50 effective from April 1st 2022, as well as reducing the taper rate in Universal Credit from 63% to 55% and increasing the value of work allowances by £500 per year, meaning Universal Credit claimants will be able to keep more of their benefit payments when they increase their earnings.
We recognise that some people may require extra support over the winter as we enter the final stages of recovery, which is why vulnerable households across the country will now be able to access a new £500 million support fund to help them with essentials. The Household Support Fund will provide £421 million to help vulnerable people in England. The Barnett Formula will apply in the usual way, with the devolved administrations receiving almost £80 million (£41m for the Scottish Government, £25m for the Welsh Government and £14m for the NI Executive), for a total of £500 million.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what gender impact assessment her Department has made of removing the £20 uplift to the universal credit standard allowance.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what gender impact assessment her Department has made of removing the £20 uplift to the universal credit standard allowance.
No assessment has been made.
Universal Credit has provided a vital safety net for six million people during the pandemic, and we announced the temporary uplift as part of a £400 billion package of measures put in place that will last well beyond the end of the roadmap. Our focus now is on our multi-billion Plan for Jobs, which will support people in the long-term by helping them learn new skills and increase their hours or find new work.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what training been provided to his Department's staff on gender-based analysis in advance of preparation of Tax Information and Impact Notes.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what training been provided to his Department's staff on gender-based analysis in advance of preparation of Tax Information and Impact Notes.
Face-to- face training sessions are offered to those involved in the completion of equality impact assessments as part of preparation of Tax Information and Impact Notes. Guidance is also available on HMRC’s intranet.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what guidelines have been provided to his Department's staff relating to gender-based analysis in advance of preparation of Tax Information and Impact Notes.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what guidelines have been provided to his Department's staff relating to gender-based analysis in advance of preparation of Tax Information and Impact Notes.
For those undertaking equality impact assessments as part of the preparation of Tax Information and Impact Notes face-to-face training sessions are offered, complemented by guidance on HMRC’s intranet.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether his Department has undertaken a gender impact assessment of its mental health strategies.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether his Department has undertaken a gender impact assessment of its mental health strategies.
This Department undertakes impact assessment analysis when developing and implementing policies. Part of this assessment is the analysis of equalities issues, including gender.
For example, mental health strategy No health without mental health A cross-government mental health outcomes strategy for people of all ages was published in February 2011 and was accompanied by an analysis of the impact on equality.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will publish the gender impact assessment for the Welfare Reform Bill.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will publish the gender impact assessment for the Welfare Reform Bill.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport whether the Licensing Act 2003 has been subject to a gender impact assessment, with particular reference to the licensing of lap dancing clubs.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport whether the Licensing Act 2003 has been subject to a gender impact assessment, with particular reference to the licensing of lap dancing clubs.
I am happy to welcome the discussion around these amendments and I thank the noble Baroness for tabling them. They require the authority to ensure that its actions and advice support the scheme’s objectives and that the authority complies with the Data Protection Act. Noble Lords will be aware that...
I am happy to welcome the discussion around these amendments and I thank the noble Baroness for tabling them. They require the authority to ensure that its actions and advice support the scheme’s objectives and that the authority complies with the Data Protection Act. Noble Lords will be aware that...
moved Amendment No. 119: 119: Clause 20, page 23, line 43, at end insert— ““( ) In discharging its function under this section, the Authority shall ensure that its actions and advice support the objectives for the scheme that— (a) the administration of the scheme will be secure; (b) the...
moved Amendment No. 119: 119: Clause 20, page 23, line 43, at end insert— ““( ) In discharging its function under this section, the Authority shall ensure that its actions and advice support the objectives for the scheme that— (a) the administration of the scheme will be secure; (b) the...
That is an interpretation of the phrase ““will have regard to””. If I am incorrect on that, I am happy to clarify it further.
That is an interpretation of the phrase ““will have regard to””. If I am incorrect on that, I am happy to clarify it further.
I thank the Minister for that reply, but I cannot actually say that she picked up the points about transparency with any sincerity. I shall ask her one question before I decide what to do about my amendment. She said that the guidance had to be considered, but the authority...
I thank the Minister for that reply, but I cannot actually say that she picked up the points about transparency with any sincerity. I shall ask her one question before I decide what to do about my amendment. She said that the guidance had to be considered, but the authority...
It seems to me that one of the main points of parliamentary scrutiny around the work of the authority will be through the second pension Bill next year, when we will have the opportunity to scrutinise in detail the product of its work. I see that as being a very...
It seems to me that one of the main points of parliamentary scrutiny around the work of the authority will be through the second pension Bill next year, when we will have the opportunity to scrutinise in detail the product of its work. I see that as being a very...
Subject to the general point on not needing to be specific in the Bill at this stage, the noble Baroness is right to say that broadly we are speaking from the same page on this. I revert to the point that I believe that personal accounts will be designed to...
Subject to the general point on not needing to be specific in the Bill at this stage, the noble Baroness is right to say that broadly we are speaking from the same page on this. I revert to the point that I believe that personal accounts will be designed to...
Perhaps I may anticipate the general answer that the Minister will give, in that guidance is already available on much of the information covered by the amendments. However, I would press him on unfair competition. Further to his earlier point about regulated advice and generic advice, if generic advice on...
Perhaps I may anticipate the general answer that the Minister will give, in that guidance is already available on much of the information covered by the amendments. However, I would press him on unfair competition. Further to his earlier point about regulated advice and generic advice, if generic advice on...
If my officials have a detailed answer to that before I sit down, I am sure that a note will wend its way to me from the Box. If it does not arrive by the time our discussion on this amendment concludes, I will write to the noble Baroness. I...
If my officials have a detailed answer to that before I sit down, I am sure that a note will wend its way to me from the Box. If it does not arrive by the time our discussion on this amendment concludes, I will write to the noble Baroness. I...
I asked the Minister to comment on the ABI’s estimate that 90 per cent of pension savings would be swept into personal accounts at a cap level of £5,000. I know that he is saying that analysis is being carried out and that something will be announced. However, this point...
I asked the Minister to comment on the ABI’s estimate that 90 per cent of pension savings would be swept into personal accounts at a cap level of £5,000. I know that he is saying that analysis is being carried out and that something will be announced. However, this point...
I believe that it will. I understand that it is likely to happen this week—I see a nod from the Box. It should certainly be with us by Report, when we can deal with the matter in more detail. The noble Lord, Lord Blackwell, asked about potential mis-selling. Participation in...
I believe that it will. I understand that it is likely to happen this week—I see a nod from the Box. It should certainly be with us by Report, when we can deal with the matter in more detail. The noble Lord, Lord Blackwell, asked about potential mis-selling. Participation in...
I know that the Minister is not teasing us, but if that conclusion is not imminent, it would be very helpful to the House inits consideration of the Bill if the Government’s proposal could be announced before Report stage.
I know that the Minister is not teasing us, but if that conclusion is not imminent, it would be very helpful to the House inits consideration of the Bill if the Government’s proposal could be announced before Report stage.
I thank the Minister for that reply. I was disappointed that he felt unable to share even the smallest bit of analysis from the stuff that is due imminently from the Department for Work and Pensions. Doubtless we will have to wait with bated breath to see what emerges from...
I thank the Minister for that reply. I was disappointed that he felt unable to share even the smallest bit of analysis from the stuff that is due imminently from the Department for Work and Pensions. Doubtless we will have to wait with bated breath to see what emerges from...
I am sorry but I specifically asked whether I could say something when I had heard the Minister’s reply and I was told by the Front Bench that I could. Now they are telling me that I cannot.
I am sorry but I specifically asked whether I could say something when I had heard the Minister’s reply and I was told by the Front Bench that I could. Now they are telling me that I cannot.