Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 104429

Universal Credit

Tabled: 8 January 2026
Answered: 11 February 2026

Question

Ben Coleman

LabourChelsea and Fulham

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment has been made of the risk of harm, including financial hardship, distress, or loss of income, which may arise from the Universal Credit migration process.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The Department for Work and Pensions is committed to ensuring that the transition to Universal Credit works as smoothly and safely as possible for all individuals, including for disabled people. Customers moving from DWP legacy benefits or Housing Benefit...

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