Committees

Universal Credit update inquiry

Inquiry

The Work and Pensions Committee held two evidence sessions examining the progress in introducing Universal Credit and what impact it is having.

The Committee is now inviting written submissions addressing one of more of the following areas:

  • How long are people waiting for their Universal Credit claim to be processed, and what impact is this having on them?
  • How are claimants managing with being paid Universal Credit monthly in arrears?
  • Has Universal Credit improved the accuracy of payments?
  • Have claimants reported making a new claim for Universal Credit, and then found that the system has not registered their claim correctly?
  • What impact is Universal Credit having on rent arrears, what effect is this having on landlords and claimants, and how could the situation be improved?

Work news

Thumbnail
Solving serious concerns with Universal Credit must be an 'urgent priority'
Work and Pensions Committee writes to Damian Green highlighting serious concerns
27 April 2017
Thumbnail
Universal Credit: Government has its "head in the sand"
Work and Pensions Committee publishes Government response on impact of Universal Credit rollout
16 March 2017
Thumbnail
Universal Credit rollout: inquiry re-launched
Work and Pensions Committee re-launches inquiry on the progress of Universal Credit
21 February 2017
Thumbnail
Universal Credit: new questions and concerns examined by Committee
Work and Pensions Committee hears from Lord Freud on ongoing problems of Universal Credit
7 February 2017
Thumbnail
Universal Credit progress examined
Work and Pensions Committee hears from charities, landlords and local authorities
23 January 2017
Total results 5 (page 1 of 1)

Contact us

We can’t usually help you with an individual problem or a specific complaint.

  • Email: workpencom@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 8976 | 020 7219 1679 (Media)
  • Address: Work and Pensions Committee | House of Commons | London | SW1A 0AA