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Universal Credit: Reviews

Asked by Danny KrugerReform UKDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 9 December 2024UIN 17267

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the terms of reference will be for her Department's review of universal credit.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

The Department is committed to reviewing Universal Credit to make sure it is doing the job we want it to and meeting our objectives of making work pay and tackling poverty. We have already begun this work with the introduction of the new fair repayment rate announced in the Budget. We will continue to work closely with stakeholders as the review progresses to seek views on proposed areas of focus and untapped opportunities in UC. Parliament will be updated on progress and future changes accordingly.

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