Committees

The economics of Universal Credit

Inquiry

This inquiry investigates the economic impacts of Universal Credit. The inquiry will investigate whether Universal Credit is meeting its original objectives, whether the policy assumptions reflected in its design are appropriate for different groups of claimants and the extent to which Universal Credit meets the needs of claimants in today's labour market and changing world of work. The Committee will make recommendations to the Government.

The inquiry is accepting written submissions until 29 February 2020. Please see the call for evidence.

The next oral evidence session for this inquiry is currently scheduled for Tuesday 2 June 2020.

Upcoming events

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Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
2 June 2020 - 3pm to 5pm
Virtual meeting
Next activity

Oral evidence, 3pm to 5pm

Witnesses: Dr Thérèse Coffey, and Neil Couling CBE

Past events

Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
26 May 2020 - 3pm to 5pm
Virtual meeting
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
13 May 2020 - 3pm to 5pm
Virtual meeting
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
5 May 2020 - 10am to 12:05pm
Virtual meeting

Contact us

  • Email: economicaffairs@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 5358 (committee staff) | 020 7219 6640 (Press Officer)
  • Address: Economic Affairs Committee, House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW