Universal Credit in-work progression: policy experts questioned by Committee

29 January 2016

The Work and Pensions Committee takes evidence from policy experts as part of its inquiry into in-work progression in Universal Credit.

Witnesses

Wednesday 3 February 2016, Grimond Room, Portcullis House

At 9.30am

Tony Wilson, Director of Policy and Research, Learning and Work Institute
David Finch, Senior Economic Analyst, Resolution Foundation
Emma Stewart MBE, Joint Chief Executive Officer, Timewise Foundation
Dr Anthony Rafferty, Senior Lecturer in Employment Studies, Alliance Manchester Business School
Julia Waltham, Head of Campaigns and Policy, Working Families

The Committee will consider the following points:

the case for some form of in-work support within Universal Credit
the claimant groups which are most likely to be in low-hours, low-paid work and therefore require help
appropriate objectives for in-work progression, and how success should be measured
potential alternatives to a JCP-run (Job Centre Plus), interview-based approach
how more employers can be persuaded to support in-work progression
how to take account of variations in local labour markets
the likely effectiveness of Universal Credit's financial work incentives

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