Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 64458
Universal Credit: Health
Tabled: 2 July 2025
Answered: 10 July 2025
Question
Euan Stainbank
Labour — Falkirk
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the impact assessment on the Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill, published on 30 June 2025, how many of those moved into relative or absolute poverty are due solely
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsNo assessment has been made on this basis. The Poverty Impact assessment published ahead of the Bill Committee Stage shows a 50,000 reduction in the number of people below the poverty line.